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Winning Quotes

On victory, records, and staying grounded through a win.

Winning gets treated with real nuance here, including a surprisingly modest admission of never fully wrapping one's mind around it and a reminder that democracy calls for humility in victory. See also Game quotes.

I'm optimistic because I'm pragmatic: Neither of the two sides, the military government nor the Islamic front, is capable of winning. If they continue to fight, they will both bleed to death.

Quotes by Ahmed Ben Bella

It's interesting, winning an Academy Award as a young man... life-changing, but I'm just me within that. It's been very helpful for my career, but I'm trying to stay on the path I was on before.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

I think the mixture of pressure and elation after winning the world title took some getting used to and that impacted on my personal life big-time.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

Some footballers seem to get carried away with money, but my only extravagance is the #50,000 Jaguar I bought after winning the world championship.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

Always Quotes

Winning the U.K. Open's a massive boost for my confidence.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

I'm fed up of hearing that Adrian Lewis is so naturally talented blah blah blah. I'd rather hear that I'm winning.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

When I start winning big tournaments I don't think I'll just win tournaments, I think I'll blow them away.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

I think that winning a third World Championship would really take me up to another level in the sport.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

The hardest thing about any political campaign is how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning.

Quotes by Adlai Stevenson I

Game Quotes

I'm a big believer in not getting too high when you are winning and not getting too low when things aren't going well.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

As a football player, as a kid and as a professional athlete the moment of playing in the Super Bowl and winning a Super Bowl, that's what you play your whole career for.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

I've never been a numbers guy. Numbers don't excite me. Winning games excites me.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

I really try to avoid looking at or thinking about my stats because I'm just trying to do my part in winning games.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

It doesn't really matter who's getting the credit. We just love to be on the field and winning games.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

Like Quotes

There is no better feeling than coming into a tough environment and winning.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

Winning all these trophies and having all this success gives you a voice.

Quotes by Ada Hegerberg

Winning, you can overlook so many things.

Quotes by Abby Wambach

Obviously I want to be there at the end every time, winning games for the team.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

To cross the line for the team, to have an impact on winning the game - that's why I play this game.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

Losing Quotes

Winning an official World Cup with the South African team had become my burning ambition.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

Frequently Asked Questions

What's an honest take on winning in these quotes?
One quote is refreshingly candid: "To be honest, I never really wrapped my mind around winning," suggesting that even someone successful might not dwell much on the idea of winning itself.
Is there a quote connecting winning to sports history?
Yes - one quote recalls meeting Powel Crosley "at an All-Star Game in 1935" and mentions being known for "our winning record at Rochester," tying personal winning history to a specific memory. For more baseball and sports-flavored lines, see Game quotes.
Do these quotes talk about how to handle winning and losing gracefully?
Yes. One quote points out that "there should be no arrogance in victory, nor should there be any despondency in defeat." It also states, "Winning and losing have their significance in a democracy." That balance is echoed in Losing quotes.
Is there a quote about winning in combat sports?
Yes - one quote is confident and direct: "I have been fighting and winning all the fights in my division. I think I deserve a title shot," using an unbeaten record as the basis for asking for a bigger opportunity.
Where can I find more quotes about competing and coming out on top?
Take a look at Always quotes and Like quotes for more short lines on ambition and drive.

A boxing quote closes the loop, arguing that a winning streak alone should be enough to earn a title shot. Related pages: Losing quotes and Always quotes.