Logo - Feel The Words

Compete Quotes

Built to show up and give it everything.

These short, punchy lines come mostly from competitors describing why they show up in the first place, whether that's racing, fighting across multiple weight classes, or simply refusing to settle for less than first place. That same energy runs through our Competition quotes.

I love to compete and I hate failing.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

I have always wanted to compete in the Olympic Games.

Quotes by Adam Ondra

I know in my heart that I can compete at multiple weights.

Quotes by Urijah Faber

I'm here to compete. I'm here to be number one.

Quotes by Tory Lanez

Competing Quotes

My mindset is to come in and compete.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

I love to compete. I love to be on the field.

Quotes by Taysom Hill

Fortunately, I'm known as the hardest-working woman in showbiz, not to compete with James Brown. I've always been a multi-tasker.

Quotes by Tamara Tunie

I just want to compete and do what I love.

Quotes by Takeru Kobayashi

You want to compete, and you want to compete at the highest level.

Quotes by T. Boone Pickens

Competition Quotes

The seven-inch tablets are tweeners: too big to compete with a smartphone, and too small to compete with an iPad.

Quotes by Steve Jobs

We were, in a way, out-marketed because we couldn't really compete with the BJP that went into elections under Mr Modi.

Quotes by Sonia Gandhi

I don't compete with actresses; I only compete with heroes.

Quotes by Sonam Kapoor

As athletes, our job is to train and compete.

Quotes by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

I'd love to compete in the Summer Olympics.

Quotes by Shaun White

Competitive Quotes

It's difficult to compete against a player that's also refereeing the game.

Quotes by Ron Williams

I was always more of an athlete. I like to compete.

Quotes by Rohan Marley

The networks found themselves having to compete for an increasingly Balkanized audience.

Quotes by Roger Mudd

I want to make the playoffs, and I want to compete.

Quotes by Reggie Miller

I'm going to compete every possession.

Quotes by Rajon Rondo

Competitiveness Quotes

I'm not here to try and replace anyone or compete with anyone.

Quotes by Prince Royce

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the common theme in these compete quotes?
They all center on the drive to take part and win, mostly from the voices of athletes and drivers describing why competition matters to them.
Are these quotes specific to one sport?
No, they span different competitive settings, including combat sports and motor racing, but share the same underlying hunger to be the best.
Do any quotes mention competing across different weight classes?
Yes, one speaker talks about being confident enough to compete at multiple weight levels, a detail specific to combat sports.
Are these quotes good for motivational or sports content?
Yes, their short, direct style makes them well suited to captions, training content, or anything about pushing toward a goal.
Where can I find more quotes about rivalry and drive?
Our Competition quotes page and Competitive quotes page both dig deeper into this same mindset.

What stands out is how directly these speakers own their drive, with little hedging about wanting to win. For more on that mindset, see our Competitive quotes and Competing quotes.