I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.
Dwight D. EisenhowerRead
Our world today is in need of peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The values of the Olympic Games can deliver these to us. May the Games be held in peace, in the true spirit of the Olympic Truce. Athletes of the 80 national Olympic committees, show us that sport unites by overcoming national, political, religious and language barriers. You can show us a world we all long for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the need for global unity and peace through the values of the Olympic Games.
Jacques Rogge highlights the importance of peace, tolerance, and brotherhood in today's world, suggesting that the Olympic Games embody these ideals. He encourages athletes to demonstrate how sports can transcend barriers of nationalism, politics, religion, and language, ultimately inspiring a collective vision of unity and harmony that people yearn for.
Themes
PeaceToleranceBrotherhoodUnitySport
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a peace-building conference to inspire dialogue.
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