The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age. Pierre de Coubertin ageolympicproperty Change image and share on social
The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual athlete. Pierre de Coubertin athletecreateexhaltation 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
If he is knocked out of the competition, he encourages his brothers with his words and presence. Pierre de Coubertin brothercompetitionencourage Change image and 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
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
The Games were created for the glorification of the individual champion. Pierre de Coubertin championcreategame Change image and share on social
For me sport was a religion... with religious sentiment. Pierre de Coubertin religionreligioussentiment Change image and share on social
The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well. Pierre de Coubertin combatfightimportant Change image and share on social
Racial distinctions should not play a role in sport. Pierre de Coubertin distinctionplayracial Change image and share on social
