Pierre de Coubertin

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

“All sports for all people. ”

“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.”

“...the important thing in life is not to triumph but to compete…not victory but combat…not to have vanquished but to have fought well…not winning but taking part…”