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Quotes on 'competition'

Discover a collection of thought-provoking quotes on competition. Explore the complexities and dynamics of this fundamental aspect of human society through insightful perspectives from philosophers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and more. These quotes shed light on the fierce drive, determination, and resilience that competition inspires within us. Gain a deeper understanding of the competitive spirit, its impact on personal growth, and the role it plays in shaping both individuals and societies as a whole. From motivational to contemplative, these quotes offer diverse perspectives on the nature of competition and its effects on our lives.

You wouldn't have won if we'd beaten you. Read Summary

The other teams could make trouble for us if they win. Read Summary

I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it. Read Summary

Customer expectations? Nonsense. No customer ever asked for the electric light, the pneumatic tire, the VCR, or the CD. All customer expectations are only what you and your competitor have led him to expect. He knows nothing else. Read Summary

In 1945, the world was in a shambles. American companies had no competition. So nobody really thought much about quality. Why should they? The world bought everything America produced. It was a prescription for disaster. Read Summary

There is no room for second place. There is only one place in my game and that is first place. I have finished second twice in my time at Green Bay and I never want to finish second again. Read Summary

We run to win, not just to be in the race. Read Summary

We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time. Read Summary

If you're not first, you're last. Read Summary

The praise of ancient authors proceeds not from the reverence of the dead, but from the competition and mutual envy of the living. Read Summary

If anybody wants to beat me, let them run a world record. Read Summary

I've been in international competition, and now I know what the big boys can do. You don't go out and just run. There's an offense and a defense. Read Summary

Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it. Read Summary

It doesn't feel that good when you're ahead the whole way. Read Summary

If he's having a good day and running the right race, nobody can beat Frank Shorter at 10,000 meters... nobody except me. Read Summary

Something inside of me just said 'Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,' and I just took off. Read Summary

No one will ever win a 5,000-meter by running an easy two miles. Not against me. Read Summary

For me, running against the Poles and Czechs would be like running against high school kids. And I hate all this gung-ho, run-for-the-red-white-and-blue attitude that the AAU spouts. If that's important to some people, fine, more power to 'em. But, damn it, I wish they'd leave me alone to do what I want to do - run against the best. Read Summary

What does it prove, running in the AAU meet? Read Summary

I'm going to work so that it's a pure guts race at the end, and if it is, I am the only one who can win it. Read Summary