The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age.

Olympism is not a system - it is a state of mind. This state of mind has emerged from a double cult: that of effort and that of Eurythmy - a taste of excess and a taste of measure combined.

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

A country can truly call itself sporting when the majority of its people feel a personal need for sport.

The important thing is that all stages from adolescent to mature man, work is done to spread the sporting spirit.

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.

Sport must be accessible to working class youth.