Quote by: Pierre de Coubertin

In our view the Olympic idea involves a strong physical culture supplemented on the one hand by mobility, what is so aptly called 'fair play', and on the other hand by aesthetics, that is the cultivation of what is beautiful and graceful.


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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