“When you will have to search for long to collect other nine players to organize your usual five-a-side football match..you will realize to be old...”

“...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…”

“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.”

“Theater cannot include only people. What acts on stage is matter.”

“Never refuse any advance of friendship, for if nine out of ten bring you nothing, one alone may repay you.”