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Urgency Quotes

Words on why some moments cannot simply wait

These quotes explore urgency across very different contexts, from global health scares to personal crises. The theme pairs naturally with our action quotes collection.

PTSD has a terminal side to it that calls for more urgency.

Quotes by Romeo Dallaire

SARS was a very important event... And many countries have learned from SARS... The SARS event sort of gave them additional impetus and the sense of urgency for them to really revise the International Health Regulations.

Quotes by Margaret Chan

There's a certain urgency that comes from the records of the early 60s before overdubbing and multitracking came into play.

Quotes by Justin Townes Earle

I'm not sure ministry can ever have the urgency it requires if it is not aware of evil, both externally and internally.

Quotes by John Ortberg

Action Quotes

I think there is a shared sense of urgency in Washington on fiscal issues.

Quotes by Jack Lew

I love the energy and urgency of working in news.

Quotes by Harris Faulkner

What the Super Bowl did for us was give us a sense of urgency.

Quotes by George Jackson

I think what has happened, actually, is that September 11 has given a spur, a renewed urgency, to dialogue between the great faiths.

Quotes by George Carey

We live in a vacuous world, yet we do so with a feeling of urgency.

Quotes by Astrid Berges-Frisbey

Frequently Asked Questions

What situations do these urgency quotes describe?
They cover music recording history, public health crises like SARS, ministry work, and mental health conditions like PTSD.
Is urgency treated as a positive or negative trait?
It is largely treated as necessary and clarifying, something that should not be ignored when real stakes are present.
Do any quotes connect urgency to health crises?
Yes, one quote credits the SARS outbreak with giving countries added urgency to revise international health regulations.
Does this collection touch on mental health urgency?
Yes, one quote notes that PTSD carries a terminal side that demands greater urgency in response.
Where can I read more about pressing action and intensity?
Explore related themes on our action quotes page.

Speakers here treat urgency as a signal worth listening to, whether in policy, ministry, or wellbeing. For related intensity, see our intensity quotes page.