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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.

Victory comes first because winning is the most important thing in football.

Quotes by Thomas Muller

My comeback was not about winning or losing; it was about the feeling of being able to compete at top level again.

Quotes by Thomas Muster

Mandates are not objective realities but subjective interpretations of elections sold successfully by the winning candidate or party.

Quotes by Thomas E. Mann

As a player, it says everything about you if you made the Hall of Fame. But, then again, boy... there's something about winning a Super Bowl.

Quotes by Terry Bradshaw

I guess winning an Oscar is the ultimate dream. A lot of amazing actors go their whole career without even being nominated. So that would definitely be a goal to reach. It's a difficult one, but I'm aiming for it!

Quotes by Taylor Lautner

I had dreams of winning Olivier Awards.

Quotes by Taron Egerton

If they keep booing, and we keep winning, I don't care.

Quotes by Tarvaris Jackson

It's not just always going to be easy and winning games; you have to go through the downside as well.

Quotes by Tammy Abraham

All of the teams in this league that have won multiple championships, they didn't come out the gate winning. Sometimes you have to take those hits to understand what it takes to win.

Quotes by Sue Bird

I had to do something special coming in. I didn't do it, so I had to do it in the playoff. Winning the Mercedes is awesome. Winning three times is a dream come true.

Quotes by Stuart Appleby

I don't care about history; all I care about is winning.

Quotes by Stipe Miocic

I like winning, and I worked too hard to get where am at now. I'm not giving it up.

Quotes by Stipe Miocic

Winning had become kind of automatic, but I realized in 2008 that at any moment that could be taken away from me.

Quotes by Steven Lopez

This club is all about winning trophies and we've got a chance of bringing the greatest trophy of them all back to Anfield, so it means a great deal obviously.

Quotes by Steven Gerrard

I just want to go out there and do what I can do, contribute in the ways that I can. Whether I get exposure or not, it's about winning.

Quotes by Steven Hill

If Charlie Sheen is the 21st century figure most closely associated with 'Winning,' it is perhaps time to consider an alternative to victory.

Quotes by Steve Rushin

Solitary pursuits like playing video games and skateboarding can't compete with the thrill of mobbing a teammate as he scores the winning run - nor do they end with a postgame trip to Dairy Queen.

Quotes by Steve Rushin

I think right now it's a battle for the mindshare of developers and for the mindshare of customers, and right now iPhone and Android are winning that battle.

Quotes by Steve Jobs

Goalies almost never get credit for winning a game, but they always get blamed for losing a game.

Quotes by Steve Carell

Whenever you get traded out and you are playing for a winning team, it's always good.

Quotes by Steve Clevenger

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.