Quotations from Coubertin, the founder of the Olympic Games

Le baron Pierre De Coubertin (Le baron Pierre De Coubertin, 1863-1937) was a famous French educator and international sportsman. Activist, educator and historian, founder of the modern Olympic movement. Born on January 1, 1863 in Paris, France, into a very wealthy aristocratic family. From 1896 to 1925, he served as chairman of the International Olympic Committee and designed the Olympic emblem and Olympic flag. Because of his immortal contribution to the Olympics, he is internationally known as the "Father of the Olympics".

1. If a nation has many people who grow strong as they age, that nation must be strong; if a nation has many people who age prematurely, that nation must be weak.

2. For life, the important thing is never the victory, but the battle.

3. The important thing is not winning, but participating.

4. The most important thing in the Olympics is not victory, but fighting.

5. Sports is peace.

6. Participation is more important than winning.

7. The essence of life is not to ask for, but to struggle!