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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.

You need to prepare the child you have for the world that exists.

Quotes by Hanna Rosin

I deeply believe that men and women need each other.

Quotes by Hanna Rosin

One of my favorite snacks is Chobani yogurt with Bear Naked granola, because it has all the nutrients I need; it's all-natural, and it has a lot of protein.

Quotes by Hannah Kearney

For Americans I'll always be Israeli, and for Israelis I'll always be American. But I really have no need for definitions.

Quotes by Hani Furstenberg

On the tech side, little start-ups can do something magnificent. They don't need too much in terms of plants and infrastructure.

Quotes by Hamdi Ulukaya

Afghanistan is a country in need. Afghanistan needs to protect itself in the region; Afghanistan needs to secure itself within the country. Afghanistan needs to develop its forces, and Afghanistan needs to provide stability to the people.

Quotes by Hamid Karzai

We need ethical journalism. There is also capacity limitations in journalism.

Quotes by Hailemariam Desalegn

I like the slow Scandinavian pace. I don't need cliffhangers in every chapter because I don't want to make a Hollywood movie out of it.

Quotes by Hakan Nesser

Whatever it is that you are doing as an actor, if it frightens you, if you're scared of it, you need to do it.

Quotes by Haaz Sleiman

We need economic growth that is sustainable and job-rich rather than just statistically impressive.

Quotes by Guy Ryder

Can't disagree with the need for a grasp of history.

Quotes by Gwen Ifill

I think that I need to learn a lot, a lot.

Quotes by Gustavo Dudamel

It's important for us to become aware of the fact that we are needful, for with that awareness also comes the sensing that we couldn't be needful if there weren't something to fulfill the need.

Quotes by Guy Finley

To be a professional tennis player you need to put in these sort of hours.

Quotes by Guy Forget

You don't necessarily need Bollywood for wider acclaim.

Quotes by Guru Randhawa

I think there are movies that are so gigantic that you need a second unit.

Quotes by Guillermo del Toro

I usually suggest that people do their steady-state cardio on the days that they're not with me; they really don't need a cardio babysitter. When working with athletes, I try to pair the interval with the exertion patterns of their...

Quotes by Gunnar Peterson

Even though you don't feel anything, you need to get an annual check-up.

Quotes by Grizz Chapman

We cannot allow anything that's called 'national defense' to justify any and all spending. We need to be very, very careful that we don't overspend and say, 'Oh, that's defense,' when perhaps it isn't.

Quotes by Grover Norquist

We need a Federal government that does what the government needs to do and stops doing what the government ought not to be doing.

Quotes by Grover Norquist

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.