June [Hillary] had been doing all these things - the Himalayas and all the rest of it - so we had done… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
June [Hillary] is a very strong influence in my life and particularly now in my ancient years there is no doubt at… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I did have my moments of despair. It was certainly not - it's not an experience I would like to have again.… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
We shared a philosophy together [with June Hillary]. We believed very strongly in the welfare of helping other people, particularly the Third… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I get older I get more cantankerous, but June [Hillary] gets a bit more cantankerous, too. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
We had so much in common [with June Hillary] that we just carried on with life as we had been doing. It… — 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