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

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

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

The Olympic flag [] has a white background, with five interlaced rings in the centre: blue, yellow, black, green and red []. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.

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

Racial distinctions should not play a role in sport.

The six colors, including the white background, represent the colors of all the world's flags ... this is a true international emblem.