30 2nd Place Quotes and Sayings

Inspiration by Ankita

For a champion, winning is everything. Hence, coming in second is not even an option for a top dog. It is okay to finish second, but you should never accept it as fatal or final. Keep hustling until you are able to finish first. We hope these 2nd place quotes will inspire you to always settle for nothing less than winning every game of life.

Here is our selection of runners-up quotes.

  • 1

    People don't care about the runner-up.

  • 2

    Securing second place is akin to winning.

  • 3

    Coming second means you're still further ahead than most people.

  • 4

    If you come second, work harder next time.

  • 5

    Coming in second is the same as losing.

  • 6

    Winning is far better than anything else.

  • 7

    Winners can't stand coming in second.

  • 8

    Some people don't entertain the idea of coming second.

  • 9

    Money is the most important thing for many people.

  • 10

    Our humanity comes first, property second.

  • 11

    Always demand the best from yourself.

  • 12

    In the animal kingdom, the coming second is fatal.

  • 13

    The person who loses first place comes in second.

  • 14

    The struggle to win grabs the limelight.

  • 15

    Personal gratification is not as important as selflessness.

  • 16

    Never accept second place as your destiny.

  • 17

    For a champion, winning is everything.

  • 18

    Even if you come second, you can be a winner one day.

  • 19

    In the world of sales, you are either first or you lose.

  • 20

    The right coach can turn you into the most formidable opponent.

  • 21

    A champion would rather die than come in second.

  • 22

    Second place is never good enough.

  • 23

    Finishing in second place is frustrating.

  • 24

    A champion always secures first place.

  • 25

    Coming in second motivates you to do better next time.

  • 26

    Coming in second doesn't make you feel good at all.

  • 27

    New Yorkers don't care about who comes second.

  • 28

    For a Yankee, the concept of a second-place doesn't exist.

  • 29

    Expedience can usurp dignity.

  • 30

    There is a significant gap between the second and the first place.

No matter what anyone says, these 2nd place quotes clearly illustrate the fact that winning is indeed everything. In the animal kingdom, if you aren't a winner, then you can't even be a survivor. We should never become smug with our achievements. We must constantly keep raising the bar higher for ourselves.

We hope you enjoyed our collection of 2nd place quotes.