Olympism is a doctrine of the fraternity between the body and the soul.

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

Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.

Sport is part of every man and woman's heritage and its absence can never be compensated for.

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.

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

Sport must be accessible to working class youth.