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

In no way can sport be considered a luxury object.

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

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

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

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

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