Needs Quotes - Page 246

The bottom line is that after we defeat the armed forces of Iraq, that we will want to and need to provide stability throughout that country.

The value of action is that we make mistakes; mistakes show us what we need to learn.

Essentially we need a new social consensus for economic reform as New Labour has achieved in Britain.

We don't need virtual reality, we need virtual unreality.

That I should turn up at the precise moment was one of those extraordinarily lucky breaks which we all need at some time or other during this life, but don't always get.

Power over seems to be driving our very young species into a ditch because it's from an old competitive, "there may not be enough" kind of framework of scarcity. Power with is thinking abundantly as opposed to fearfully. Power with is hopefully where we're going - and where we need to go as a species in order to survive.

My aim is to argue that the universe can come into existence without intervention, and that there is no need to invoke the idea of a Supreme Being in one of its numerous manifestations.

Considering what Americans have been confronted with in the last ten years, domestically and internationally, it's clear that we need emotional outlets; we have to have some peace from our problems

Behaving morally because of a hope of reward or a fear of punishment is not morality. Morality is not bribery or threats. Religion is bribery and threats. Humans have morality. We don't need religion.

Gloriousness and wretchedness need each other. One inspires us, the other softens us.

The treasure we seek requires no lengthy expedition, no expensive equipment, no superior aptitude or special company. All we lack is the willingness to imagine that we already have everything we need. The only thing missing is our consent to be where we are.

If a pretty woman only knew how anger improved her beauty! Her complexion needs no other paint than indignation.

No one should feel afraid of the unknown. Because everyone is capable of achieving everything he wants and needs.

I think we need a 12-step group for non-stop talkers. We're going to call it On and On Anon.

Why don't we call on the credit card companies to be accountable? They need to be held accountable for their predatory lending practices.

We are killing our host the planet Earth.... I was once severely criticized for describing human beings as being the 'AIDS of the Earth.' I make no apologies for that statement.... We need to radically and intelligently reduce human populations to fewer than one billion.

Beware of luxury! Beware of acquiring the taste and need for it, under the pretext of providing for the morrow.

We need to defeat al Queda and other terrorist organizations.

I really want to help people. I really want to give somebody that hope that they need to keep going.

People sometimes think that defining a term is pedantic and useless, but terms need to be defined if they're going to be discussed, even if the terms are only defined for a single conversation. Those involved in the conversation need to know how the terms are being used.

We got nominated for a Grammy, that was really crazy, and I was sitting there and Stevie Wonder was on stage and I remember thinking "Wow, I really need to take [singing] more seriously!"

But clearly at the same time you've got to get out there and connect with voters and actually respond to the needs, the frustrations, whatever problems their now saying are not being adequately solved.

I have been firming up and making changes in my roster for 2001. This needs to be done from now and then, to make sure what you are booking is working, and to keep a balance in your roster that works.

We need to have lectures about why we can't have every day things like mayonnaise, ketchup and Coke.

When something needs to be said, you look for a man to say it. But when something needs actually to be done, you look for a woman.