I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Everest you won't change, but I will get better...I will conquer you. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Many people have been getting too casual about climbing Everest. I forecast a disaster many times. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I think my first thought on reaching the summit- of course, I was very, very pleased to be there, naturally - but… — 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
I was scared many times on Everest, but this is all part of the challenge. When I fell down a crevasse, it… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
On the summit of Everest, I had a feeling of great satisfaction to be first there. — 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
While on top of Everest, I looked across the valley towards the great peak Makalu and mentally worked out a route about… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I think the whole attitude towards climbing Mount Everest has become rather horrifying. The people just want to get to the top.… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Mount Everest, you beat me the first time, but I'll beat you the next time because you've grown all you are going… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I like to think of Everest as a great mountaineering challenge, and when you've got people just streaming up the mountain -… — 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
