I don't like egocentricity, which is something that I have…

No faith is our own that we have not arduously won.

— Havelock Ellis

For me, the ascent to the peak of the normal ways that torment and anguish. Inspired by the idea of transition was always something…

— Wojciech Kurtyka

Difficult struggle in mountaineering is our rise above himself, is the voice of freedom.

— Wojciech Kurtyka

Classic mountaineering grows out of a traditional romantic imagination. Its heart is the feeling, its path is blood, sweat and tears, and its restriction…

— Wojciech Kurtyka

Every type of evil we've got in us is the result of that one true illness of the human mind - that is, of…

— Wojciech Kurtyka

I see one single suitable role for my life's work: for it to be a gift to others.

— Wojciech Kurtyka

While cares will drop off like autumn leaves.

— John Muir

The difference between a mountain and a molehill is your perspective.

— Al Neuharth

“Climbing mattered. The danger bathed the world in a halogen glow that caused everything—the sweep of the rock, the orange and yellow lichens, the…

— Jon Krakauer

The ascent of any route begins, in dreams at least, the autumn before. Our minds ring, involuntarily, with the alluring names of mountains, aiguilles,…

— Gaston Rebuffat

Splutter, splutter. Yes - we're off - we're rising. But why start off with an engine like that? But it smooths out now, like…

— Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Placing my buttocks on a cold toilet seat is my climbing Mount Everest.

— Anonymous

I liked climbing trees and could often be found up one reading a book. I played games with Dad and drew maps for him…

— Rhianna Pratchett

There is nothing to do, just be. Do nothing. Be. No climbing mountains and sitting in caves. I do not even say "be yourself"…

— Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

I'm always climbing.

— Tommy Caldwell