“The important thing in life is not to triumph but to compete.”
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The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.
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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.
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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.
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The Olympic Games are for the world and all nations must be admitted to them.
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