Second Place Quotes

It is madness to attempt to hold. In the first place the troops cannot do it and in the second place if they do not retreat they will be destroyed. I repeat that this order be rescinded or that you find someone else.

– Gerd von Rundstedt

There is no such thing as second place. Either you’re first or you’re nothing.

– Gabe Paul

I think being a woman is like being Irish. Everyone says you’re important and nice, but you take second place all the same.

– Iris Murdoch

I’d love to say second place is great, but it’s not.

– Corey Lewandowski

One thing I learnt early on my career is that personal gratification takes second place.

– Brian O’Driscoll

Second place is just the first place loser.

– Dale Earnhardt

Henderson had a thousand times more to do with the discovery of insulin than had Macleod. In the first place, he knew more about it. In the second place, he was consulted before every series of experiments, and he advised, criticized, or commended.

– Frederick Banting

In New York, they like winners. They don’t like second place.

– Eli Manning

I’m going to show the difference between the champ and second place.

– Rafael dos Anjos

I never could stand losing. Second place didn’t interest me. I had a fire in my belly.

– Ty Cobb

Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.

– Sophocles

What, do you think I’m here to be second place, brother?

– Tory Lanez

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.

– Vince Lombardi