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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.

I and Alex Salmond are not in competition - we are on the same side; we are on the same team, working together.

Quotes by Nicola Sturgeon

My dad and I compete on the pool table; that's the most important competition of our lives. The fact that I'm writing and it works for me is one of the great joys for him. We talk about writing, and...

Quotes by Nick Harkaway

I do not like to put one title above the other. Every competition I contest and win is important.

Quotes by Neymar

I thrive on competition.

Quotes by Natalie Massenet

When you are racing in an able-bodied competition, you're all equal and you go out there and try your best, and that's what counts.

Quotes by Natalie du Toit

Competition is always a good thing. It forces us to do our best. A monopoly renders people complacent and satisfied with mediocrity.

Quotes by Nancy Pearcey

Deep inside, I was hoping I'd win: The competition was tough, but I learned from other's mistakes.

Quotes by Nafisa Joseph

My worldview says that competition is the consumer's best friend.

Quotes by Moshe Kahlon

I get nervous for any competition. I also get really competitive.

Quotes by Morena Baccarin

We need the ability to buy healthcare insurance across state lines that would increase competition and drive down cost.

Quotes by Monica Crowley

It is good to have competition because that helps you survive in the long run.

Quotes by Mohit Chauhan

If there is one thing we need to avoid, it is competition between E.U. institutions.

Quotes by Miroslav Lajcak

The only thing I can expect from myself is to learn from each competition and improve.

Quotes by Mirai Nagasu

Whole purpose of doing endurance sport is to understand your body better, it's not about timing, it's not about competition, it's about understanding your body, mind, potential.

Quotes by Milind Soman

I've had several broken bones and sprains throughout my career, but the one that really changed things was when I wrecked in 2008 during a Pro Snocross competition. I was thrown from my machine and landed on my left leg...

Quotes by Mike Schultz

There is fierce competition within the city. If United are at loggerheads within the club, it just helps fuel City's cause more than anything else.

Quotes by Mike Phelan

Competition is an easy way to get into flow.

Quotes by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

There's a lot of girls in the division I really like, but I always feel like there's this underlying sense of a potential matchup, potential competition. It adds a different element.

Quotes by Miesha Tate

To me, everything's competition.

Quotes by Mickey Rourke

There's a lot of emotions that always come out after a skate of a lifetime. I always start crying because there is so much buildup to that competition.

Quotes by Michelle Kwan

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.