The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.

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.

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

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

Sport must be accessible to working class youth.

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

In no way can sport be considered a luxury object.