quotations about winning
I would rather lose in a cause that will some day win, than win in a cause that will some day lose!
WOODROW WILSON
attributed, American Politics and the Party System
A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.
LARRY BIRD
attributed, The Best Book of Basketball Facts and Stats
The only thing harder than winning is winning consistently.
RUSTIN DODD
"Amid questions about the future, Royals' Dayton Moore is focused on today", Kansas City Star, April 1, 2017
We all know that winning is the only thing that matters, and even that doesn't really matter because it changes nothing. The deep reality in which we live cannot be touched.
ROBERT C. KOEHLER
"This is beached America", Battle Creek Enquirer, February 21, 2016
The objective is to win -- fairly, squarely, decently, by the rules, but to win.
VINCE LOMBARDI
What It Takes to Be Number One
A good sportsman is someone who can face a loss with dignity, or a victory with humility. At the heart of good sportsmanship is the Golden Rule -- the rule that says we should treat others in the same way we would want them to treat us. It's a concept that can be found in some variation in nearly every religion and ethical tradition. Without it, life is devoid a necessary component to building and maintaining healthy human relationships. Good sportsmanship takes these mores and unequivocally declares that winning is not everything. Winning never takes precedence over principled action.
MARK H. CREECH
"Cam Newton: Winning isn't everything", Renew America, February 14, 2016
The test of a true champion is finding ways to win when things aren't going their way. When the chips are down and the odds are stacked against them, winners find ways to win. It's as simple as that. No, it may not always be pretty. And no they might not always deserve to win but winning or losing is not determined by the stat sheet. At the end of a night the team with the most goals wins, no matter what.
JAMIE MANNIGEL
"St. Louis Blues: Winning Takes Care of Everything", Bleedin' Blue, February 16, 2016
It's easy to win. Anybody can win.
PHILIP K. DICK
A Scanner Darkly
Winning is the only reason you show up.
CHRIS SALE
"Chris Sale Yearns To Pitch In Postseason", CBS Chicago, February 20, 2016
Every coach wants to win. Every player wants to win. Everyone expects to win in this league. That is why you see so much turnover. Winning is the priority.
VANCE JOSEPH
"Vance Joseph will address team for first time as head coach Monday", Denver Channel, April 10, 2017
Winning isn't everything. It's the money you make doing it that's everything.
LEE TREVINO
Sport Telegraph, December 30, 2003
It's unpleasant to play poker with a poor loser, but it's much better than playing with any kind of winner.
EVAN ESAR
20,000 Quips & Quotes
The highlight is definitely winning.... Winning is the cake.
BUBBA WATSON
"Bubba Watson rallies on back nine for second win at Northern Trust", Associated Press, February 21, 2016
We like winning. We've tried both and winning is better.
LANE KIRKLAND
attributed, The Executive's Book of Quotations
When you win, say nothing, when you lose, say less.
PAUL BROWN
attributed, "100 Most Inspirational Sports Quotes of All Times"
So when coach brought people in here, he wanted to bring people with that winning mentality, so we could turn the program around. The recruiting people did a great job on that, everybody stepped up my freshman year, we just started winning because that's what we all knew.
ELLEN NYSTROM
"The CSU Rams' record-breaking streak is only the beginning of a new era", Mile High Sports, February 18, 2016
If people race against you, it means you're the favourite. It always means winning is harder but then the win tastes better.
PATXI VILA
"Debriefing Peter Sagan's spring campaign after Paris-Roubaix", Cycling News, April 11, 2017
Winning is almost everything. But how one wins matters.
STEVEN ROSENFELD
"A fight for the party's soul: What's really at stake in Bernie vs. Hillary", Salon, February 6, 2016
This is a business, after all, and making money is the prime objective. Winning is said to be the goal of every team, because winning brings in more money than losing.
DEVIN OLSEN
"For love of the game, or the almighty dollar?", UVU Review, April 10, 2017
I'm very grateful for the opportunity to be going back to a Super Bowl, and I can certainly attest that winning is a lot better than losing.
PEYTON MANNING
"Experienced Peyton Manning on Super Bowl: 'Winning is a lot better than losing'", ESPN, January 31, 2016