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Olympism Is A Doctrine Of The Fraternity Between The Body And The Soul.

The Most Important Thing In The Olympic Games Is Not To Win But To Take Part, Just As 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.

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.

Sport Must Be The Heritage Of All Men And Of All Social Classes.

Olympism Is Not A System - It Is A State Of Mind. This State Of Mind Has Emerged From A Double Cult: That Of Effort And That Of Eurythmy - A Taste Of Excess And A Taste Of Measure Combined.