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Quote: Olympics Spirit and "Fighting Well"

Written by The Greatist Team on July 1, 2012
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“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.”

— Pierre de Coubertin

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Written by The Greatist Team on July 1, 2012

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