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 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.

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.

All sports for all people.

Fear is the killer of a great future life.

Understanding is a power greater then knowledge.

Your most precious asset is your right thinking!

Even after such milestones as Kathryn Bigelow winning an Oscar, there still seem to be few women in leadership roles.

The only other people who have had experiences similar to those of this man were locked up inside institutions for the criminally insane. The difference is, this guy gets business cards.

There are plenty of maxims in the world; all that remains is to apply them.

What you yourself hate, don't do to your neighbor. This is the whole law; the rest is commentary. Go and study.

111 company is like a dog, who dirts those most whom he loves best.

Stocks are a safe bet, but only if you stay invested long enough to ride out the corrections.

The nature of war is constant change.