Sport must be the heritage of all men and of all social classes.

The six colors, including the white background, represent the colors of all the world's flags ... this is a true international emblem.

For each individual, sport is a possible source for inner improvement

Festival of the impassioned efforts and manifold ambitions of all forms of youthful activity of every generation springing from the threshold of life.

Olympism... exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, mind and will.

Success comprises in itself the seeds of its own decline and sport is not spared by this law.

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.