The six colours, including the white background, represent the colours of all the world’s flags... this is a true international emblem.
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.
Winning medals wasn’t the point of the Olympics. It’s the participating that counts.
All sports for all people.
The essential thing in life is not so much conquering as fighting well.
For each individual, sport is a possible source for inner improvement.
The strength of Olympism comes to it from that which is simply human, hence worldwide is its essence.
The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.
A better world could be brought about only by better individuals.
I therefore think that I was right in trying from the outset of the Olympic revival to rekindle a religious awareness.
Racial distinctions should not play a role in sport.
May joy and good fellowship reign, and in this manner, may the Olympic Torch pursue its way through ages, increasing friendly understanding among nations, for the good of a humanity always more enthusiastic, more courageous and more pure.
The Olympic Games are for the world and all nations must be admitted to them.
Swifter, higher, stronger.
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.
The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age.