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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.

You may call me a Klansman if you will, but, potentially, every white man is a Klansman, as far as the Negro in competition with whites socially, economically and politically is concerned, and there is no use lying.

Quotes by Marcus Garvey

Brand-name drugs have no competition, since the government grants them very long, exclusive marketing rights.

Quotes by Marcia Angell

I think in terms of family, in terms of relationships, in terms of work, competition to be the favorite, to be the noticed, to be the one - I don't know if it exists for all personalities, but I know...

Quotes by Marcia Gay Harden

When I was at the Miss India competition, I was just trying to learn. It was all very new for me, and I was wondering where do I fit in. But it is about enjoying the whole journey.

Quotes by Manushi Chhillar

I hate competition.

Quotes by Marat Safin

The kind of films and roles I do were never in competition with any star kid. Their aspirations are completely different.

Quotes by Manoj Bajpayee

I've cracked my head open before; I've had some great injuries. So I have to do it on the side now. I cracked my head open kiting before a competition in New Caledonia. The water was shallow, and I missed...

Quotes by Maika Monroe

I've never really done acting before, 'cause dancing was my first love. And then, I sort of fell into it from a talent competition and never really looked back.

Quotes by Maisie Williams

Competition is such a virtue, and everybody's so busy competing, they have no time for compassion.

Quotes by Major Owens

I think that tennis has been in a place for many years without any change. Davis Cup and Fed Cup has always been a very exciting platform for players because it is such an individual sport, and we get to...

Quotes by Mahesh Bhupathi

Research your idea. See if there's a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don't know if there's a need for it. You also have to research your competition.

Quotes by Magic Johnson

In America, when you bring an idea to market, you usually have several months before competition pops up, allowing you to capture significant market share. In China, you can have hundreds of competitors within the first hours of going live....

Quotes by Ma Huateng

Machida Karate is for real combat. Other karate may be not for real combat because there are many rules for the competition, and a lot of the rules aren't good for real combat - you can't do some takedowns, you...

Quotes by Lyoto Machida

Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.

Quotes by Ludwig Borne

Competition must be replaced by cooperation.

Quotes by Lucio Tan

Always, at a big team, there's very hard competition.

Quotes by Lucas Moura

You always have competition and great players who can play. The winner in that case is Paris Saint-Germain. With great players, even if a player is unavailable, another can come in and make the difference.

Quotes by Lucas Moura

No more pronouncements on lousy verse. No more hidden competition. No more struggling not to be a square.

Quotes by Louise Bogan

I don't think about goals and records. Competition is what keeps me playing.

Quotes by Lou Brock

It's good to have competition and good for the club to have three strong goalkeepers.

Quotes by Loris Karius

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.