Quotes About Competition

Rowdy and I played one-on-one for hours. we played until dark. we played until the streetlights lit up court. we played until the bats swooped down at our heads. we played until the moon was huge and golden and perfect in the dark sky. we didn't keep score.

If I had a baseball bat and bulldozer, maybe I could stop him. But without real weapons, without a pistol, a man-eating lion, and a vial of bubonic plague, I had zero change of competing against him.

he said. "It's not your fault." "I shouldn't have played you. I should have canceled the whole game. It's my fault." "I wanted to play. I wanted to win." "It's just a game," he said. "It's not worth all this.

Joey and Big Ed loved each other with the kind of straight-boy-devotion that started wars, terror attacks, and video game companies.

It's not whether you win or lose, it's about how you play the game.

People with weaknesses get killed by the people who lack them. Notice I'm not dead.

Whoa, what is this? Battle of the Sarcastic and Pissed? Should I make popcorn? Forget American Idol, man. This is much more entertaining. (Kish)

Life is gamble, It's harsh and painful most of the time, and it's not for the timid. Spoils go to the victor, not to the one who doesn't even show up for the battle. -Acheron

Never take your eyes off your opponent. And never think you don't have to work for a victory. Even now, you could surprise me. (Takeshi)

Sweetie, in our world, fair's got nothing to do with anything. He who has the greatest power wins. It's why we're all willing to kill each other off without flinching. (Solin)

Cassandra sat on the floor with Chris and Kat, playing Life. They had tried to play Trivial Pursuit earlier only to learn that a Dark-Hunter and an immortal handmaiden to a goddess had a decidedly unfair advantage over Cassandra and Chris. In Life, the only thing that mattered was luck.' (Cassandra)

Keeping pushing, Andrei, and you and I are going to play a game. (Esperetta) And what game is that, Princess? (Andrei) Find the Ball in My Hand. (Esperetta) I don't see a ball, Princess. (Andrei) Oh, you will, just as soon as I snap it off your body. (Esperetta)

Don't fail me. (Stryker) You don't fail me. (Jericho) So do we let you two lock horns and butt each other off the mountaintop now? (Tory)

What are you doing here? (Delphine) Being counted among friends. But for the record, you guys better not lose. I don't want my ass fried over this, or any other body parts, either. (Asmodeus)

C'mon, Devyn, move already. You're like watching ice freeze. You keep this pace up and my grandkids will be able to finish the game for you. (Young Adron) Shut the fuck up, Adron, I'm thinking. (Young Devyn) Yeah, I can see the smoke coming out of your ears. What? You strip a gear or something trying to think? Want me to call Vik over to take your turn for you? (Young Adron)

You should always give your opponent a fighting chance. Let the best fighter win, and if it's not you, then die with dignity. (Stryker)

Welcome to life as the lowest pawn in a deadly game.' – Kizira

Attending a snooty party meant wearing shoes designed by sadistic trolls and dressing to compete with women born to make fashion statements.' (Abbie)

There was no telling who would win. It would definitely be close. But she knew which side she was pulling for. Go Red Sox.

Remember, you don't have to outrun the zombie. You just have to outrun your friends.

Every sentence, every phrase, every word has to fight for its life.

The last time I cry was when I won the champions. It was one of the best moments in my life.

My real-life athletic career was not very much. I played Little League baseball.

If you want to run for president, you better be an athlete. It's 24/7. It never ends. You give up your personal life completely and you have something of a chance to be shot.