"In the name of all competitors, I promise that we will take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by all the rules which govern them in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."

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Source : "The Olympic Idea: Discourses and Essays". Book by Carl Diem, 1970.

Pierre de Coubertin

#Leadership Quotes #Sports Quotes #Team Quotes

“The truth will make you odd.”
“The new information technology... Internet and e-mail... have practically eliminated the physical costs of communications.”
“Levi's station in life was the receipt of custom; and Peter's, the shore of Galilee; and Paul's, the antechambers of the High- Priest, which "station in life" each had to leave, with brief notice.”
“I grew up in the heart of the Depression.”
“The important thing about mobile is, everybody has a computer in their pocket. The implications of so many people connected to the Internet all the time from the standpoint of education is incredible.”

Source : Thomas Armstrong (1998). “Awakening Genius in the Classroom”, p.2, ASCD
“During Congress rule terrorism was countered effectively and firmly, whereas during the BJP regime terrorists were treated like guests and released in their own country.”
“The Irish are often nervous about having the appropriate face for the occasion. They have to be happy at weddings, which is a strain, so they get depressed; they have to be sad at funerals, which is easy, so they get happy.”
“Even if my marriage is falling apart and my children are unhappy, there is still a part of me that says, 'God, this is fascinating!'”

Source : FaceBook post by Jane Smiley from Jan 11, 2012

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