The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age.

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.

A better world could be brought about only by better individuals.

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.

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.

Anything under God's control is never out of control.

When gratitude begins, then life finds the abundance and suffering ends.

Every thought I have, everything I dois an expression of love to uplift you.

Fulfilled life is possible in spite of unfulfilled wishes.

It is not for man to follow the trail of truth too far, since by so doing he entirely loses the directing compass of his mind.

I have some calls out to Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Eddie Murphy. I said, 'I won't star in any blockbuster films if you stay out of animated films.' They just won't call me back.

All leaders make mistakes. They are a part of life. Successful leaders recognize their errors, learn from them, and work to correct their faults.

An organization is a set of relationships that are persistent over time.

It's a very different thing, religion and faith. Religion is man-made, it's man-regulated. And faith, you can define God as you wish. But I think they're two different things.

I think the international community should unite to fight such inhuman phenomena as terror attacks and the murder of totally innocent people.