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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 digitally-native vertical brand drives a lot more customer intimacy than its competition. The data is better because every transaction and interaction is captured.

Quotes by Andy Dunn

If you're a true warrior, competition doesn't scare you. It makes you better.

Quotes by Andrew Whitworth

Competition among insurers would bring down the cost of health care insurance, just as it brings down the cost of car or homeowners insurance.

Quotes by Andrew P. Harris

If there's competition in training, then the training is intense, and then you have the pressure of a weekend that if you don't put in good performances, then your place is maybe up for grabs.

Quotes by Andrew Robertson

It is more important to engage the public positively with choice and competition to everyone than to be directed into a benefit for a minority.

Quotes by Andrew Lansley

Whereas there's a wealth of galleries in Australia, everyone's got a gallery in Australia or wants your work. Because the art scene is smaller in Indonesia, there's not so much competition.

Quotes by Andrew Jack

And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.

Quotes by Andrew Carnegie

I think that the stiff competition for places is a positive thing.

Quotes by Andre Schurrle

At the end of the competition, I played the Liszt concerto and I felt my head was on the block. Well, I won.

Quotes by Andre Boucourechliev

Europe should stick to an open economy, to competition and we should refuse protectionism. It will not save one single job in the long run to protect non-competitive industries.

Quotes by Anders Fogh Rasmussen

I do miss competition, but I get to travel a little bit on my own terms, which is a little bit different. And I get the chance to walk around, explore, and not have to save my energy for the...

Quotes by Ana Ivanovic

Charter schools were supposed to compete with public schools, and in turn, that competition was meant to improve education. But that wasn't the end result.

Quotes by Ana Kasparian

Profit, wealth creation, competition - these are not dirty words but the lifeblood of a dynamic economy.

Quotes by Ana Patricia Botin

I have no problem with money coming in and spawning competition. I am honest enough to admit that Mahindra & Mahindra would not have been going to the IITs and doing research if there was no competition.

Quotes by Anand Mahindra

So the premise of 'The Submission' is that there's an anonymous competition to design a 9/11 memorial and it's won by an American Muslim, an architect born and raised in Virginia, and his name is Mohammad Khan.

Quotes by Amy Waldman

Even though I'm a competitive girl, I don't see competition in this industry because every actor and actress has a unique personality that they bring to their films, which is why they get the parts they get.

Quotes by Amyra Dastur

There's competition everywhere.

Quotes by Amy Jackson

Competition is the best way to ensure prescription drugs are affordable.

Quotes by Amy Klobuchar

Where there's a lack of competition - as we saw with Mylan Pharmaceutical's virtual monopoly on EpiPen - price increases often follow.

Quotes by Amy Klobuchar

I do play tennis, but I don't really like competition. I'm supposed to be so intense, but I hate competition.

Quotes by Amy Chua

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.