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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.

The successful companies try to keep the new entrants down. Now that's great for a company like ours. We make more money that way because we have less competition and less innovation. But for the country as a whole, it's...

Quotes by Charles Koch

In a world of global competition and new technology, I think competition is coming from new places.

Quotes by Charles L. Evans

The Affordable Care Act has been designed to provide health security by driving competition, lowering premiums, and protecting families.

Quotes by Charles B. Rangel

Reducing health care costs for families requires increased competition in health insurance.

Quotes by Charles Boustany

Environmental protection and economic development are not in conflict. Environmental protection is not a burden but a source for innovation. It can increase competition, create jobs, and lifts the economy.

Quotes by Chai Jing

The Indian banking industry has always been full of competition, and there is enough room for growth.

Quotes by Chanda Kochhar

You don't have to be the biggest, the strongest, or the most talented player to be successful, but you do need to be a step ahead of the competition.

Quotes by Cathy Engelbert

I grew up in a sport that didn't allow you to grow up. There was always the threat of younger competition. So you had to maintain the image of youth.

Quotes by Cathy Rigby

Anytime you have a difficult encounter with your child, there is a good chance that at least one of these factors is bringing out the worst in him or her: transitions, time pressure, competition for your attention, conflicting objectives.

Quotes by Cathy Rindner Tempelsman

I don't have a sense of entitlement or that I deserve this. You'd be surprised at the lack of competition between nominees - I think a lot of it's imposed from the outside. Can I have my champagne now?

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

I spent many years in college studying English literature. I was on the verge of attending grad school to get a Ph.D. in Renaissance poetry - my lost careers were being a writer, artist, or academic. Do I regret spending...

Quotes by Caterina Fake

I started classical and operatic lessons when I was 8 and become an operatic singer and went to competition. I write my own music. A lot of the songs, growing up, I was into writing dark stories and poems, and...

Quotes by Cassie Steele

I love competition and people who are elite at what they do, and I'm a huge Cleveland Cavaliers and Buffalo Bills fan.

Quotes by Casey Cott

My parents had this incredibly vital relationship with an audience, like muscle with blood. This was the main competition I had for my parents' attention: an audience.

Quotes by Carrie Fisher

There's always competition out there. That's what makes life exciting.

Quotes by Carolyn Murphy

I love my latte from a cafe and my stovetop percolator. I'd have about three a day when I'm out of competition.

Quotes by Caroline Marton

I think we all have had better days in competition.

Quotes by Carly Patterson

Well, it's still another two-day competition, so it's really important to show that you're ready. Every meet is really important right now. You've got to keep showing you can hit.

Quotes by Carly Patterson

Champions League is a very tough competition.

Quotes by Carles Puyol

You can't put yourself into competition with a magazine like 'Vogue.' You have to create something new, something different.

Quotes by Carine Roitfeld

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.