Quote by Pierre de Coubertin

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 most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning

Topics: life, winning, fighting, games, well By Pierre de Coubertin

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