Quotes by Juan Antonio Samaranch

“We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind.”

“Olympism is a philosophy which, by blending sport with culture, seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal ethical principle”

“Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding.”

“The movement is paramount, the concept of family is the symbol we wish to project.”

“Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.”

“In this moment, I have to be at the head of the International Olympic Committee more than ever, ... I have to try to help to solve these problems.”

“These members have done great harm to the Olympic ideal. Now the greatest service to the Olympic movement is simply to accept their fate,”

“It should not have happened.”

“We are very grateful to the authorities concerned, and also for their excellent response in the security measures that have been taken,”

Olympism is a philosophy which, by blending sport with culture, seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal ethical principles.

Olympism is the marriage of sport and culture.

We peruse one ideal, that of bringing people together in peace, irrespective of race, religion and political convictions, for the benefit of mankind.

Throughout its history, the international Olympic Committee has struggled to spread its ideal of fraternity, friendship, peace and universal understanding.

Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples.