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Second Quotes

On seconds, chances, and thoughts that come after the first.

This set gathers reflections on what it means to be second—whether that's a rule that follows the first, a place nobody remembers, or the doubt that creeps in after an initial decision. It ties closely to ideas of Opportunity.

WeWork is my fifth venture. I failed in my first, second and third, had mediocre success in the fourth.

Quotes by Adam Neumann

I played violin and got into that Suzuki program in the second grade.

Quotes by Adam Jones

Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts.

Quotes by William Shenstone

Public opinion is a second conscience.

Quotes by William R. Alger

Emotion Quotes

The first rule is not to lose. The second rule is not to forget the first rule.

Warren Buffett

No one remembers who came in second.

Quotes by Walter Hagen

Every second I have spare, I'm with my kids.

Quotes by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Erykah Badu - she's timeless, that's my second mom.

Quotes by Trippie Redd

I grew up taking piano lessons and liking Wagner when I was in second grade.

Quotes by Tom Verlaine

Opportunity Quotes

The second we define someone as a Democrat or Republican, it creates a whole set of limitations.

Quotes by Tom Shadyac

We get second chances. We get 19th chances.

Quotes by Tom Sizemore

There were gentlemen and there were seamen in the navy of Charles the Second. But the seamen were not gentlemen; and the gentlemen were not seamen.

Quotes by Thomas Babington Macaulay

A lot of people don't get second chances.

Quotes by Tamar Braxton

One of the first acts during the second coming of Steve Jobs as CEO in 1997 was a major board overhaul.

Quotes by Tahl Raz

Precision Quotes

I saw a subliminal advertising executive, but only for a second.

Steven Wright

I don't get into that second guessing of myself publicly.

Quotes by Stephen Harper

Second marriages can and do create 'real' families.

Quotes by Stephanie Coontz

First things first, second things never.

Quotes by Shirley Conran

It takes one second to ruin a woman's life.

Quotes by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Sequence Quotes

Obviously the original 'Tron' was a very influential movie for its time, so to be a part of the second one is very exciting.

Quotes by Serinda Swan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Second quotes collection about?
It gathers short reflections on everything tied to the idea of second—rules that follow a first one, runner-up finishes, and doubts that arrive after an initial thought.
Why are people drawn to quotes about coming second?
Being second carries a mix of near-miss disappointment and quiet resilience, and readers often want language that captures that specific feeling.
Does this collection touch on second thoughts specifically?
Yes, several lines explore how second-guessing can be both a warning sign and, at times, the very worst kind of thinking.
Are any of these quotes linked to named public figures?
Only where a name is explicit in the original line; unattributed excerpts are presented as anonymous.
What should I read next after this page?
Fans of chance and timing often move on to our Opportunity collection for a related angle.

If timing and order intrigue you, check out Sequence, or browse Precision for quotes about getting things exactly right.