“Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are naught without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think… — Edward Whymper Copy Share Image
The thing to be wished for, is not that the mountains should become easier, but that men should become wiser and stronger. — Edward Whymper Copy Share Image
“Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are naught without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of… — Edward Whymper Copy Share Image
There have been joys too great to be described in words, and there have been griefs upon which I have not dared to dwell,… — Edward Whymper Copy Share Image
Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end. — Edward Whymper Copy Share Image
“Still, the last sad memory hovers round, and sometimes drifts across like floating mist, cutting off sunshine and chilling the remembrance of happier times.… — Edward Whymper Copy Share Image
