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"The Olympic Movement gives the world an ideal which reckons with the reality of life, and includes a possibility to guide this reality toward the great Olympic Idea."

"The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well."

"If he is knocked out of the competition, he encourages his brothers with his words and presence."

"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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