All Pierre de Coubertin Quotes
The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.
Pierre de Coubertin
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The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.
Pierre de Coubertin
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Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
Pierre de Coubertin
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The Olympic Games are for the world and all nations must be admitted to them.
Pierre de Coubertin
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In the Olympic Oath, I ask for only one thing: sporting loyalty.
Pierre de Coubertin
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In no way can sport be considered a luxury object.
Pierre de Coubertin
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Sport is part of every man and woman's heritage and its absence can never be compensated for.
Pierre de Coubertin
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Racial distinctions should not play a role in sport.
Pierre de Coubertin
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Sport is the habitual and voluntary cultivation of intensive physical effort.
Pierre de Coubertin
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The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual athlete.
Pierre de Coubertin
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The Olympic Games are the quadrennial celebration of the springtime of humanity.
Pierre de Coubertin
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If he is knocked out of the competition, he encourages his brothers with his words and presence.
Pierre de Coubertin
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The important thing in life is not to triumph but to compete.
Pierre de Coubertin
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