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Need Quotes

Naming what's needed, without the extra words.

This set is heavy on sports specifics, like a manager listing exactly the kinds of pitchers a team needs to compete. For quotes with a similarly direct, plainspoken tone, see Just quotes.

People need good lies. There are too many bad ones.

Quotes by Kurt Vonnegut

If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to ask someone else first.

Quotes by Kurt Cobain

All anti-abortion protesters should be presented, on the spot, with an application to sign up as foster parents. They should also be given the names of children in their area in need of adoptive parents. And if they won't sign...

Quotes by Kurt Eichenwald

Transgender doesn't need to imply loud.

Quotes by Kubra Sait

I hate everything that is rigid. I need freedom.

Quotes by Kristine Opolais

Oatmeal tastes so good on its own, you don't even need to add sugar.

Quotes by Kristin Chenoweth

Good taste - that's all you really need when you're playing an instrument.

Quotes by Kristin Hersh

We need a day of the dead. That's a perfect celebration.

Quotes by Kristin Hersh

I know my game. I know what I need to get better at and be better at.

Quotes by Kristaps Porzingis

Now make no mistake, I think we need a strong dose of fiscal conservatism in Washington, D.C.

Quotes by Kristi Noem

I think we need to have competitive tax rates in order to create jobs in this country. And I think it should be fair.

Quotes by Kristi Noem

Many African leaders refuse to send their troops on peace keeping missions abroad because they probably need their armies to intimidate their own populations.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

Above all else, we need a reaffirmation of political commitment at the highest levels to reducing the dangers that arise both from existing nuclear weapons and from further proliferation.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

We need to keep hope alive and strive to do better.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

In their greatest hour of need, the world failed the people of Rwanda.

Quotes by Kofi Annan

You need to be honest, even if you hurt people.

Quotes by Kolo Toure

I like to wear things that don't need ironing. It seems a fundamental design flaw when clothing needs ironing. There are loads of fabrics these days that don't need ironing, so I stick to those.

Quotes by Konnie Huq

There is a need for more effective dialogue... between the government and the international community.

Quotes by Kjell Magne Bondevik

I don't need anybody to tell me how to be alive.

Quotes by Klaus Kinski

You don't need a framework. You need a painting, not a frame.

Quotes by Klaus Kinski

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about building a winning team?
One quote breaks it down simply: "We need three kinds of pitching: left handed, right handed, and relief." For more sports wisdom, see our Know page.
Is there a quote about needing star players?
Yes - one quote humorously narrows it down: "We need just two players to be a contender. Just Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax." Browse more in our Just collection.
Does the collection have a funny quote about friendship on a team?
One quote is dryly funny about it: "I'm not buddy-buddy with the players. If they need a buddy, let them buy a dog."
Is there a quote about the need for strong leadership?
Yes - one quote describes an organization's own commitment to being "one significant source of the leadership we need." For more on leadership, see our Like page.
What's the common thread in these quotes?
Each one identifies something essential that's needed to get the job done - whether it's pitching depth, star talent, or leadership. Explore more in our Always section.

One entry pivots to education, framing leadership as the resource the field still needs most. Readers can also browse Know quotes for related certainty, or Like quotes for comparable everyday phrasing.