Quotations

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: Indigo Tan Quotations : What we have to do . . . is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities. : Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947 - ____) US first lady, author, lawyer : Commencement speech at U. of PA. : : May joy and good fellowship reign, and in this manner, may the Olympic Torch pursue its way through ages, increasing friendly understanding among nations, for the good of a humanity always more enthusiastic, more courageous and more pure. : The Olympic Games are the quadrennial celebration of the springtime of humanity. : The Olympic Spirit is neither the property of one race nor of one age. : The six colours, including the white background, represent the colours of all the world's flags... this is a true international emblem. : The strength of Olympism comes to it from that which is simply human, hence worldwide is its essence. : The above quotes all by Pierre de Coubertin, the “Father of the Modern Olympic Games” : : Reaffirming that the Olympic ideal promotes international understanding, particularly among the youth of the world, through sport and culture in order to advance the harmonious development of humankind, : Excerpt from a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, 25 November 1997: 52/21: Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal : : "The Olympic ideals closely resemble those of the United Nations in seeking peace and understanding among nations and people... I call upon all nations to observe the Olympic Truce. I am convinced that in this observance, and by working with the International Olympic Committee to promote the Olympic Ideal, we will draw the world's attention to what humanity can achieve in the name of international understanding." : : Kofi Annan UN Secretary-GeneralFor the expanded version of this quote, see Bulletin Board