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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 Olympics are always a special competition, it is very difficult to predict what will happen.

Quotes by Sergei Bubka

The World Cup must remain the number one competition, because it is our only source of money and, with that money, we can develop football in the whole world.

Quotes by Sepp Blatter

The bottom line is that it's the NFL, and there's going to be competition wherever you go. That's the way I look at it. I've had competition in high school. I've had competition in college, and that's part of the...

Quotes by Scott Tolzien

Rodeo riders are the last of the true chivalrous groups of people. It's a place where the competition is really pure.

Quotes by Scott Glenn

From the fall of October, 1980 to March, 1984 I never lost a competition.

Quotes by Scott Hamilton

So I think instead of focusing on the competition, focus on the customer.

Quotes by Scott Cook

I want to be the first lady to land a quadruple jump in competition. As I grow older, I know that my skating style will develop and mature.

Quotes by Sasha Cohen

What was the competition? Well, I remember this Puerto Rican who came out in a short skirt and a gun.

Quotes by Sarah Vaughan

Our government needs to adopt a pro-market agenda that doesn't pick winners and losers, but it invites competition and it levels the playing field for everyone.

Quotes by Sarah Palin

I'm definitely happier dancing in Germany; in the U.S., there's a different level of competition. I find in general that I try to get my voice heard about protecting women. It comes from everything I've been through personally - I'm...

Quotes by Sarah Hay

I've been with Semperoper Ballet in Dresden, Germany, for five years - I wanted to escape the competitive dance world and go somewhere where I felt appreciated for my talents. Stateside, it was always kind of a struggle. And the...

Quotes by Sarah Hay

Some of us stay married because we're in competition with our divorcing 1960s and 1970s parents, who made such a hash of it. What looks appealing to us now, in an increasingly frenetic, digital world, is the 1950s marriage.

Quotes by Sandra Tsing Loh

The success or failing in one competition doesn't define you, and that is one thing that any sports would teach you.

Quotes by Sandeep Singh

Acting is a sport - especially working with Mark Rylance. There is competition involved. I have to be muscular, challenging, get audiences on side. It's extraordinary how Globe audiences join in - it's like competing at an event - I...

Quotes by Samuel Barnett

I don't think of it as a competition - which might surprise you, given the way movies are reported constantly.

Quotes by Sam Mendes

Competition is a powerful and essential part of this nation's economy and vital to cutting government costs.

Quotes by Sam Graves

The Colbys aren't a dynasty yet, but since the show is not called 'Dynasties,' just 'Dynasty,' we thought that was really interesting that it's about how this other family is going to become competition for the Carringtons.

Quotes by Sallie Patrick

I never believed that India could win a medal in badminton because the competition is so tough.

Quotes by Saina Nehwal

Competition is always good.

Quotes by S. Sreesanth

I never expected to win Young Player or Player of the Season because there is some fantastic competition - Ruben Neves at Wolves, James Maddison at Norwich, and Tom Cairney here at Fulham. To win those two awards is a...

Quotes by Ryan Sessegnon

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.