#competition

The competition has improved tremendously. In 2003, I could teach a guy how to play poker in an hour and he could win some money. Today, it would take days. The game has gotten so much tougher. So I will spend my time with my family and play when I can. ↗

— Chris Moneymaker

#could #days #family #game #gotten

Dominant companies have a special responsibility to ensure that the way they do business doesn't prevent competition... and does not harm consumers and innovation. ↗

— Mario Monti

#companies #competition #consumers #does #dominant

Reference to the territory and total disregard for the nationality of the companies is of course the best guarantee that competition assessment remain just that and doesn't get affected by trade or other considerations. ↗

— Mario Monti

#assessment #best #companies #competition #considerations

Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient. ↗

— Helen Wills Moody

#goes #intensive #play #player #sufficient

So long as the system of competition in the production and exchange of the means of life goes on, the degradation of the arts will go on; and if that system is to last for ever, then art is doomed, and will surely die; that is to say, civilization will die. ↗

— William Morris

#arts #civilization #competition #degradation #die

Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry. ↗

— John George Nicolay

#also #competition #eager #politics #produces

Sure, I have advice for people starting to write. Don't. I don't need the competition. ↗

— Robert B. Parker

#competition #i #need #people #starting

During such a competition players are there for a long time as well as all the people around them. They need to train, to eat, to go out. There ought to be something in it for everyone. On that particular point, my experience has been a bonus. ↗

— Michel Patini

#been #bonus #competition #during #eat

Well, it's still another two-day competition, so it's really important to show that you're ready. Every meet is really important right now. You've got to keep showing you can hit. ↗

— Carly Patterson

#competition #every #got #hit #important

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood. ↗

— George S. Patton

#base #battle #being #best #brings