Holding an Olympic Games means evoking history.

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 heart of our problem is the selfishness in our heart. The human spirit soars with hope when lifted by an encouraging word. The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.

The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age.

A better world could be brought about only by better individuals.

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.

For each individual, sport is a possible source for inner improvement

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

The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.

Winning medals wasn't the point of the Olympics. It's the participating that counts.

The essential thing in life is not so much conquering as fighting well.

Live for each second without hesitation

There ain't a man in the world cares about a woman's past until he's thinking of her in his future.

You proved to be worthy of my devotion. Of Death’s...love

You could say that Trump is the 21st century version of Pat Buchanan. Protectionist, anti-immigrant.

Know everything you can about what you're doing

You don't need to wait for inspiration to write. It's easier to be inspired while writing that while not writing.

Normal life cannot sustain revolutionary attitudes for long.

I'm healthier in California, probably a little happier, maybe.

There can be but little liberty on earth while men worship a tyrant in heaven.

I cannot see why we should expect an infinite God to do better in another world than he does in this.