I'm writing a reasearch paper on why the US should watch out for china economically and I thought in my intro i'd include a quote about why the US shoud watch their backs, so any quotes that talk about not being able to be number one forever would be tremendiously helpful! Thanks!
2007-11-21 08:09:42 · 6 answers · asked by madison k. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
or a quote about how you can't succede forever or how you can't always win or something
2007-11-21 08:20:40 · update #1
"Be careful that victories do not carry the seed of future defeats"
Ralph W. Sockman
2007-11-21 08:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by Olivia J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I read your question, a tagline once used by Avis car rentals came to mind: "We're number two. We try harder." I know it's the opposite of what you were looking for, but it fits your overall theme.
Competition is what a free market is all about; however the recent scandals -- such as those involving children's toys painted with lead paint -- will have manufacturing running back to the United States. Frankly, I think China could end up being in economic ruin if they do not keep pace with issues involving product safety laws, the use of child labor and the environment. In other words, if China wants to continue their economic climb they better learn how to try harder.
Here are some additional quotes:
“It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you're not a winner.” ~~Vince Lombardi
“The loyalties which center upon number one are enormous. If he trips, he must be sustained. If he make mistakes, they must be covered. If he sleeps, he must not be wantonly disturbed. If he is no good, he must be pole-axed.” ~~Winston Churchill
“The trouble with being number one in the world - in anything - is that it takes a certain mentality to attain that position, and that is something of a driving, perfectionist attitude, so that once you do achieve number one, you don't relax and enjoy.” ~~Billie Jean King
“Becoming number one is easier than remaining number one.” ~~Bill Bradley
2007-11-21 09:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the top of the mountain the only way left is down
and as an analogy ..
He climbs not high, who fears the fall
2007-11-21 09:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by The old man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong...nor favor to men of skill: but time and chance happeneth to them all.
2007-11-21 16:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Dear Carlos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about Satchel Paige's: "Don't look back. Something may be gaining on you."
2007-11-21 10:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by anobium625 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"What goes up must come down" sorry, I don't know who said it originally
2007-11-22 00:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋