Success comprises in itself the seeds of its own decline and sport is not spared by this law. Pierre de Coubertin comprisedeclinelaw Change image and share on social
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 conqueressentialfight Change image and share on social
May joy and good fellowship reign, and in this manner, may the Olympic Torch pursue its way through ages, increasing friendly understanding among nations, for the good of a humanity always more enthusiastic, more courageous and more pure. Pierre de Coubertin agecourageousenthusiastic share on social
Sport is part of every man and woman's heritage and its absence can never be compensated for. Pierre de Coubertin absencecompensateheritage Change image and share on social
The Olympic Movement gives the world an ideal which reckons with the reality of life, and includes a possibility to guide this reality toward the great Olympic Idea. Pierre de Coubertin greatguideidea Change image and share on social
The Olympic Games are the quadrennial celebration of the springtime of humanity. Pierre de Coubertin celebrationgamehumanity Change image and share on social
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 basecreateeducational Change image and share on social
Sport must be the heritage of all men and of all social classes. Pierre de Coubertin classheritageman Change image and share on social
Sport must be accessible to working class youth. Pierre de Coubertin accessibleclasssport Change image and share on social
In our view the Olympic idea involves a strong physical culture supplemented on the one hand by mobility, what is so aptly called 'fair play', and on the other hand by aesthetics, that is the cultivation of what is beautiful and graceful. Pierre de Coubertin aestheticaptlybeautiful share on social
