Dick Pound Inspirational Quotes (6)

Occasions for defining moments do not arise every day. When they do, we must seize the opportunities they present for improving everyone's life.

Attempting to build a language wall around Quebec is precisely the wrong policy to follow. It will keep out of Quebec exactly what we need to attract by way of talent and capital it will drive our best - francophones as well as allophones and anglophones, with their talents and capital - to leave Quebec.

It's important not to look like a tool in front of your posse.

I'm very impressed. All the crowds I've seen are very enthusiastic. It's not the first time every seat hasn't been sold at the Winter Olympics.

Drug use, within entire teams continues unabated. It is planned and deliberate cheating, with complex methods, sophisticated substances and techniques, and the active complicity of doctors, scientists, team officials and riders. There is nothing accidental about it.

I would be inclined to say 'if you are not willing to cooperate and follow the rules of your international federation you are not the right track and field association to be part of the USOC.