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The Olympic Movement gives the world an ideal which reckons with the reality of life, and includes a possibility to guid
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"The Olympic Movement gives the world an ideal which reckons with the reality of life, and includes a possibility to guide this reality toward the great Olympic Idea"

- Pierre de Coubertin

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This quote by Pierre de Coubertin speaks to the power of the Olympic Movement to bring people together and to inspire them to pursue greatness. The Olympic Movement provides a suitable that is rooted in reality, and it gives people a way to utilize that reality to reach the Olympic Idea. This idea is among peace, unity, and respect for all individuals, no matter race, gender, or nationality. It is a tip that we can all come together and work towards a typical objective, and that we can utilize our distinctions to develop something greater than ourselves. The Olympic Movement is an effective symbol of hope and progress, and it acts as a tip that we can all strive for greatness.

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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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