“...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 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 most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”

“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. ”

“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...”

“To win without risk is to triumph without glory.”