I had a very strong desire to carry out adventures, but in those early days I didn't actually do any. I just… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Ever since the morning of May 29, 1953, when Tenzing Norgay and I became the first climbers to step onto the summit… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Despite all I have seen and experiences, I still get the same thrill out of glimpsing a tiny patch of snow in… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Despite all I have seen and experienced, I still get the same simple thrill out of glimpsing a tiny patch of snow… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Good planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition.… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I have discovered that even the mediocre can have adventures and even the fearful can achieve. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
The explorers of the past were great men and we should honour them. But let us not forget that their spirit lives… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
As a youngster I was a great dreamer, reading many books of adventure and walking lonely miles with my head in the… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong,… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Nothing can replace courage, a resounding motivation and that little bit of luck. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
With practice and focus, you can extend yourself far more than you ever believed possible. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
“With all respect, Sahib, you have little to teach us in strength and toughness. And we do not envy you your restless spirits. Perhaps… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Environmental problems are really social problems anyway. They begin with people as the cause and end with people as the victims — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Even when you're 50, you can make the effort to improve your standards. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I've always hated the danger part of climbing, and it's great to come down again because it's safe. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Everest you won't change, but I will get better...I will conquer you. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
If the going is tough and the pressure is on, If the reserves of strength have been drained and the summit is still not… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
