I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze… — 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
I have enjoyed great satisfaction from my climb of Everest and my trips to the poles. But there's no doubt that my… — 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
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
Nothing can replace courage, a resounding motivation and that little bit of luck. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share
With practice and focus, you can extend yourself far more than you ever believed possible. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share
“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
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
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
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
In those days we were punished very frequently and I felt that it was often unjust, and so I would resist the desire to… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share
When I was climbing, I built up a close relationship with the Sherpa people. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share
