Holding an Olympic Games means evoking history. Pierre de Coubertin evokegamehistory Change image and share on social
The Games were created for the glorification of the individual champion. Pierre de Coubertin championcreategame 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
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
The day when a sportsman stops thinking above all else of the happiness in his own effort and the intoxication of the power and physical balance he derives from it, the day when he lets considerations of vanity or interest take over, on this day his ideal will die. Pierre de Coubertin balanceconsiderationday 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
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
For me sport was a religion... with religious sentiment. Pierre de Coubertin religionreligioussentiment 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
