Motivation is the single most important factor in any sort of success. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Human life is far more important than just getting to the top of a mountain. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
It was wrong if there was a man suffering altitude problems and was huddled under a rock, just to lift your hat,… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
The Sherpas play a very important role in most mountaineering expeditions, and in fact many of them lead along the ridges and… — 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
Strong motivation is the most important factor in getting you to the top — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
My most important projects have been the building and maintaining of schools and medical clinics for my dear friends in the Himalaya… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I can remember when I first went into the Himalayan area way back in 1951. Money, for instance, was not important at… — 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
