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Pierre de Coubertin: The most important...

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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.

Source: Speech, Banquet to Officials of Olympic Games, London, 24 July 1908
-- Pierre de Coubertin, (Jan 1 1863-1937), French educator, sportsfigure; He revived the Olympic games; was president of the modern Int'l Olympic Committee 1896-1925.


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