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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 can mostly forget ethnic or religious differences. The competition for a bigger share of the oil proceeds is behind much of the fighting.

Quotes by Ed Harris

Some people don't like competition because it makes them work harder, better.

Quotes by Drew Carey

While I was there I became deeply interested in photography, and indeed the most noteworthy event in my early life was winning first, third, fourth and seventh prizes in an international competition for college and high school students.

Quotes by Douglass North

With the Selecao, every substitute is a starter in their club teams, so the competition is always top notch.

Quotes by Douglas Costa

I think the quarterback position is not one that's exempt from competition.

Quotes by Doug Pederson

Hence we did not foster competition in our school, on the contrary.

Quotes by Dora Russell

Andy Stasiuk was a newsman of the old school of front-page journalism - tough, knowledgeable, cynical, single-minded and fun. He covered the news as a happy warrior in an era of cutthroat editorial competition.

Quotes by Donald Newhouse

Tony La Russa is considered among the best in his business. Yet nearly half the time he led his organizations into competition, they were defeated - 2,728 wins, 2,365 losses.

Quotes by Don Yaeger

I am not in competition with my peers; I am in competition with myself.

Quotes by Don Dokken

I prefer playing ATP tournaments and Davis Cup competition rather than Olympic Games.

Quotes by Dominic Thiem

If I'd married someone in show business, there'd be too much competition.

Quotes by Dolly Parton

I'm all about competition; still am to this day. That's how you should be, but not with any malice. From Mike Will Made It to Boi-1da to Mike Zombie, I'm out to get 'em all and it's that friendly competition...

Quotes by DJ Premier

Our focus is to see that we are growing faster than the industry and, whichever product we launch, we do better than competition. We try and manage our operations better than competition. Essentially, we try to be better than what...

Quotes by Dilip Shanghvi

Competition keeps you young. It motivates you. It challenges your ego. Messi and Ronaldo have this with each other.

Quotes by Diego Forlan

Competition is for everyone.

Quotes by Didier Deschamps

Either a player accepts competition or they say they absolutely need to play. For a player to have an open door, I have to have, at the same position, an element that is just as good or even better.

Quotes by Didier Deschamps

There is a healthy competition as there would be in any business. But we do not spend our days thinking about what Marvel is doing.

Quotes by Diane Nelson

Competition is nothing that scares me away from nowhere.

Quotes by Derrick Henry

Football is competition and that's what I love.

Quotes by Derrick Henry

In the long run, competition makes us better... it drives innovation.

Quotes by Dennis Muilenburg

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.