Quote by Pierre de Coubertin

The day when a sportsman stops thinking above all else of the happiness in his own effort and the intoxication of the power and physical balance he derives from it, the day when he lets considerations of vanity or interest take over, on this day his ideal will die.

The day when a sportsman stops thinking above all else of th

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining true passion and dedication in sports. It suggests that when a player loses sight of the joy and fulfillment they derive from their own efforts and the physical abilities they have developed, and instead becomes driven by vanity or monetary gain, they will lose touch with their true ideals as a sportsman. The quote highlights the pure pleasure and intoxication that comes from pushing oneself to the limits and achieving a sense of physical and mental balance, and warns that losing sight of this can lead to the deterioration of one's true passion for the sport.

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