Quotes by Pierre de Coubertin

About Pierre de Coubertin:

Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games. Born into a French aristocratic family, he became an academic and studied a broad range of topics, most notably education and history.
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Sport is part of every man and woman's heritage and its absence can never be compensated for.

Pierre de Coubertin

Racial distinctions should not play a role in sport.

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For each individual, sport is a possible source for inner improvement.

Pierre de Coubertin

In no way can sport be considered a luxury object.

Pierre de Coubertin

All sports for all people.

Pierre de Coubertin

A country can truly call itself sporting when the majority of its people feel a personal need for sport.

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Success comprises in itself the seeds of its own decline and sport is not spared by this law.

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In the Olympic Oath, I ask for only one thing: sporting loyalty.

Pierre de Coubertin

Sport must be the heritage of all men and of all social classes.

Pierre de Coubertin

Author Bio

  • NamePierre de Coubertin
  • DescriptionFounder of modern Olympic Games, pedagogue and historian
  • BornJanuary 1, 1863
  • DiedSeptember 2, 1937
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionHistorian; Educationist; Teacher; Sportsperson; Writer