Firsts Quote by Libba Bray

“Runner up is champion of the losers.”

— Raheel Farooq

I've played almost every sport in the book and basketball was one of the sports that I played. We were state runner-up champions and…

— Bianca Belair

No one remembers the runner-up!

— Ricky Whittle

It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you better be running.

— Abe Gubegna

In war there is no prize for runner-up.

— Anonymous

The fact is, you can't marry the best when you're dating the runner-up. While you're searching for Mr. Right, don't settle for Mr. Right…

— Craig Groeschel

You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry's favorite horse was named Champion. He ain't ever had one called Runner Up.

— Gene Mauch

I'm not a director that's about precision and control and perfection, I'm about creating an atmosphere that's organic and interesting and then letting people…

— David Gordon Green

I was first runner-up, and there is something to be said about losing gracefully.

— Shanna Moakler

You have an advantage if you win. I always think it's best to be remembered as a winner rather than as the runner-up. It's…

— Simon Cowell

And, just for good measure, here are a handful of runners up: For now the seventh summer carries you, A wanderer, across the lands…

— Virgil

If this is what you do to the winner, I'd hate to see how you treat the runner up.

— Anthony Horowitz