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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.

We have a locale-based education system; we have increasing economic segregation. We clearly need a larger federal program to try to help disadvantaged districts.

Quotes by Joseph Stiglitz

Children need models rather than critics.

Quotes by Joseph Joubert

If we're going to grow capacity, you need to do it in a way where it is meaningful capability.

Quotes by Joseph Dunford

And for mathematical science, he that doubts their certainty hath need of a dose of hellebore.

Quotes by Joseph Glanvill

Both our senses and our passions are a supply to the imperfection of our nature; thus they show that we are such sort of creatures as to stand in need of those helps which higher orders of creatures do not.

Quotes by Joseph Butler

We do not have a budget support. We are now fully independent in terms of requirements, but we still have a need for development assistance separate from the budget. So all the economic aid we receive is for development assistance.

Quotes by Jose Ramos-Horta

Our nation's anti-hunger programs need to be strengthened.

Quotes by Jose Serrano

I can live for my music, but I don't need to be recognized everywhere.

Quotes by Jose Gonzalez

We need open, competitive, market economies... but at the same time with effective regulation and supervision.

Quotes by Jose Manuel Barroso

The new narrative for Europe should be about the need to have a responsible organisation, the need to be able to defend our interests and promote our values, like human rights.

Quotes by Jose Manuel Barroso

Germany is the biggest economy of Europe and we need Germany on board for the economic reforms of Europe, including, of course, the deepening of the internal market, resisting protectionism, and supporting further economic policy coordination.

Quotes by Jose Manuel Barroso

The only message that terrorists need to get is that they're going to be beaten.

Quotes by Jose Maria Aznar

We need not only one Cesar Chavez; we need a thousand Cesar Chavezes.

Quotes by Jorge Ramos

Everybody knows if you have the rules, you need to follow the rules and do exactly what you need to do.

Quotes by Jose Aldo

We need to know how to handle the criticism.

Quotes by Jose Aldo

In order to encourage private investors to pursue long-term, responsible projects, governments need to promote consistent policies and frameworks.

Quotes by Jose Angel Gurria

If we want a stronger, cleaner, and fairer world economy, we need to deal with the controversial areas of globalisation, such as tax havens.

Quotes by Jose Angel Gurria

Governments need to be seriously sceptical about whether new coal provides a good deal for their citizens.

Quotes by Jose Angel Gurria

We're already going to fight, we're going to test each other's will. We don't need everybody talking.

Quotes by Jorge Masvidal

We need music that makes complete sense to us, and that's how 'Mess' came about.

Quotes by Jordan Fisher

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.