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The day when a sportsman stops thinking above all else of the happiness in his own effort and the intoxication of the po
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"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"

- Pierre de Coubertin

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Pierre de Coubertin between January 1, 1863 and September 2, 1937. He/she was a famous Leader from France. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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