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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.

The easiest way to convince my kids that they don't really need something is to get it for them.

Quotes by Joan Collins

I need sex for a clear complexion, but I'd rather do it for love.

Quotes by Joan Crawford

We need to transform the economy so it works for people and the planet.

Quotes by Jo Swinson

I'm the leader that can be the rallying point for the liberal movement that we need to create to take on the forces of nationalism and populism, the likes of Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson.

Quotes by Jo Swinson

I strongly believe that for the steel prices to be market-driven, without distortions, we need to substantially increase the production capacity.

Quotes by Jitin Prasada

Our souls need time to think, dream, and reflect.

Quotes by Jo Ann Davis

I'm not knocking the poor homosexual, I'm not. They need salvation just like anybody else.

Quotes by Jimmy Swaggart

We don't need secrecy.

Quotes by Jimmy Wales

I've always felt like I belonged, and you need affirmation every now and then.

Quotes by Jimmy Walker

I really believe that, as human beings, we have an innate need to explore, to see what's around the corner.

Quotes by Jimmy Chin

We need to combat Trump's agenda to make sure he can't divide our families.

Quotes by Jimmy Gomez

I just need to be me.

Quotes by Jimmy Graham

That really helps a player, knowing when they're going to go in the game and what they need to do when they get in there, what to expect.

Quotes by Jimmer Fredette

I don't need to break the speed limit. But if I'm not passing other vehicles on the interstate, I get a little irritated.

Quotes by Jimmie Johnson

I learned that the public and the press don't need to know everything about you, or they might turn on you.

Quotes by Jimmy Barnes

Talk radio doesn't need to be political.

Quotes by Jim Sullivan

We need a defense budget that's big enough to sustain an increase in the size of the Army.

Quotes by Jim Talent

Certainly, we need to support the communities around the country, and we do.

Quotes by Jim Walsh

I believe our editorial decisions reflected our constant desire to make sure that we fully cover and analyze any issue and give our viewers all the information they need.

Quotes by Jim Walton

Our intelligence community needs better coordination of operations and exchange of information, and that's why we need an overall director of national intelligence and a national counterterrorism center.

Quotes by Jim Ramstad

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.