“Competition is the whetstone of talent.” OLD PROVERB
“Of all human powers operating on the affairs of mankind, none is greater than that of competition.” HENRY CLAY (Statesman)
“So many times people are afraid of competition, when it should bring out the best in us. We all have talents and abilities, so why be intimidated by other people's skills?” (Lou Holtz)
“Competition is the supreme value of any successful economy or company. Attempts by major parties to cooperate usually end in collusion against one or more of them.”
“Competition is the supreme value of any successful economy or company, because this involves serving customers better than our rivals, so assuring the public interest.”
Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Diversity in Global Business by Fons Trompenaars and Charles Hampden-Turner