The Olympic Movement gives the world an ideal which reckons with the reality of life, and includes a possibility to guide this reality toward the great Olympic Idea.

The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.

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

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

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.

The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.

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