In the name of all competitors I promise that we will take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by all the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.

Racial distinctions should not play a role in sport.

The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.

The essential thing in life is not so much conquering as fighting well.

The Olympic Games are for the world and all nations must be admitted to them.

The Olympic Games are the quadrennial celebration of the springtime of humanity.

The Olympic Games were created for the exhaltation of the individual athlete.