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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.

There's something special about the Champions Leagu,e and it's always been a dream to play in that competition.

Quotes by Trent Alexander-Arnold

No matter what the competition is, we're not going to take it easy. We're going to fight for it and try and win as much silverware as we can.

Quotes by Trent Alexander-Arnold

My first competition, I guess, singing-wise, I was six years old, and there's a video of it, too. I'm just, like, stick straight. I'm not moving at all, and I'm just singing.

Quotes by Tori Kelly

Every child should try everything: sport, music, art, mathematics; they can do it all. Copying and competition are now seen as twin evils, but they are both useful tools.

Quotes by Tony Buzan

It can be dangerous to be too content, especially at a club like Bayern, where there is so much competition for places.

Quotes by Toni Kroos

The smart way to improve broadband is not to junk the existing network but to make the most of it. It's to let a competitive market deliver the speeds that people need at an affordable price with government improving infrastructure...

Quotes by Tony Abbott

I have a bad habit of fighting to the level of my competition.

Quotes by Tommy Morrison

The Internet free marketplace is defined by fierce competition. And that competition has transformed the world with innovation, investment, and what we need most of all right now: jobs.

Quotes by Tom Graves

Training hasn't been consistent for the last week or so which was a bit annoying, but going into the competition I just had to get myself into the right mind frame.

Quotes by Tom Daley

You can only do so much in the gym or pool. Seventy per cent of it is physical, but the final 30 per cent is down to the mental capacity to actually control what you can do in competition.

Quotes by Tom Daley

Every morning, I do 10 minutes of mindfulness, where I do meditation, and I use that in competition and everyday life.

Quotes by Tom Daley

We must work toward cyber doctrine that reflects the wisdom of free markets, private competition, and the important but limited role of government in establishing and enforcing the rule of law, honoring the rights of personal property, the benefits of...

Quotes by Tom Bossert

TLC always looked up to male bands. We saw guy groups could just go out and get the fans screaming by just standing there - fully clothed and with nothing but their music... We saw them as the competition more...

Quotes by Tionne Watkins

Monopolies are bad because people get bad service for high prices. Competition is good because people get good service for competitive prices.

Quotes by Timothy C. Draper

For me, the Bundesliga is a stronger competition than the English and Spanish leagues.

Quotes by Thomas Muller

The single most important thing that sports fans want is competition building to a meaningful championship.

Quotes by Thomas Hauser

The praise of ancient authors proceeds not from the reverence of the dead, but from the competition and mutual envy of the living.

Quotes by Thomas Hobbes

The U.S.-China relationship, of course, has elements of both cooperation and competition.

Quotes by Thomas E. Donilon

In addition to the decline in competition, American politics today is characterized by a growing ideological polarization between the two major political parties.

Quotes by Thomas E. Mann

Truthfully, what we do in training is 10 times harder than what we ever have to do in a competition.

Quotes by Tessa Virtue

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.