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Competition Quotes

On rivalry, self-competition, and contests both small and large.

Competition appears here at very different scales - a mayor comparing notes with neighboring cities, and the old idea that the only competition worth taking seriously is with yourself. See also Best quotes.

Most of the competition was into bulk popcorn because of the major increases in the Drive-In Theatre Outlets.

Quotes by Orville Redenbacher

Microsoft is engaging in unlawful predatory practices that go well beyond the scope of fair competition.

Quotes by Orrin Hatch

The Turing Test was a brilliant idea, but it's evolved into a competition of chatbots.

Quotes by Oren Etzioni

Indeed, we must foster cost-saving competition. And that means joining the marketplace of other industrialized countries - not just for the manufacturers who sell drugs, but for consumers as well.

Quotes by Olympia Snowe

Most competition in Silicon Valley now heads toward there being one monopolistic winner.

Quotes by Om Malik

Once, in Australia, I ate 33 pancakes in 20 minutes, and I only did it because they said a girl could never enter the competition.

Quotes by Olivia Wilde

It is really nice to play in the Champions League, because we play against the best teams and the best competition in Europe.

Quotes by Olivier Giroud

I'd been ready too, because before Olympic Games, I wasn't compete in big competition like, World Championship, like European Championship. I just competed in national competition.

Quotes by Olga Korbut

And I suggested to change very simple way to Olympic Games, in one competition, two different levels. Separate from, until sixteen, and after sixteen years old.

Quotes by Olga Korbut

The biggest challenge during competition is keeping my real legs warm with clothing, because I have poor circulation in the tissue around the amputated areas.

Quotes by Oksana Masters

The time has come for the American government to recognize the damage that has occurred to our economy, and to take firm action to curtail what I believe is both unfair and illegal foreign competition.

Quotes by Norm Dicks

When I was in high school, I wrote a play that I sent off to a competition that took second place. I got a check for a hundred dollars. I never cashed it, because obviously it was worth way more...

Quotes by Noah Wyle

I don’t feel I’m in competition with anyone. My sense is of it being like school: I don’t want to beat anyone but I don’t want to get left behind. That’s a great motivator. I like impressing my friends.

Quotes by Nish Kumar

Competition means the best player will play.

Quotes by Niko Kovac

I've been an athlete and competitor my whole life, and there's nothing more that I get off on than competition.

Quotes by Nikki Bella

I've always wanted to appear in a 3-D Movie, that's always been a goal of mine. If you appear in a 3-D picture you are a shoo-in for an Oscar. There's no competition.

Quotes by Nikki Cox

Airlines go in the long run at the competition to reason. For the passenger the competition is good, because each competitor tries to undercut the other one.

Quotes by Niki Lauda

If you don't have competition in a squad, you can have complacency - and, if you have complacency, you won't win.

Quotes by Nikita Parris

I'm fascinated by the concept of what I call 'clusters of creativity': the Brontes, the Waughs, families with several geniuses. I'm one of four; competition among siblings has to be a factor.

Quotes by Nigel Hamilton

I want to wage war against illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, unfair competition, communitarianism, delinquency.

Quotes by Nicolas Sarkozy

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the central idea in these competition quotes?
One quote reframes competition as an inward challenge rather than a rivalry with others: "The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself." It suggests that self-improvement matters more than beating other people. For more on that mindset, see Better quotes.
Is there a quote about competition between cities or places?
Yes - one quote comes from a mayor's perspective: "Obviously as a mayor, I'm in competition with my neighboring cities as well as cities around the country," treating competition as a practical, ongoing part of local governance.
Does any quote touch on international competition?
Yes. One quote discusses the "Sino-American competition," noting it involves "two significant realities that distinguish it from the Cold War." It's presented here as a factual observation on international relations.
Is competition linked to conflict over resources in these quotes?
Yes - one quote connects the two directly, noting that conflicts, "whether those conflicts are local, whether they are regional or global," are often about "the management, the distribution of resources." It frames competition as something that can escalate when resources are scarce.
Where can I find more quotes about striving to be the best?
Take a look at Always quotes, Best quotes, and Good quotes for more on ambition and self-improvement.

A couple of quotes widen the lens further, discussing competition between nations and the resource conflicts behind many disputes. Related pages: Better quotes and Good quotes.