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
When I was climbing, I built up a close relationship with the Sherpa people. — 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 realised a little bit to my astonishment that I can give a lecture for a thousand people, and there will be… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I'm a very, very modest person and with limited abilities. I do have the wish to succeed in anything I undertake, and… — 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
People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I enjoyed climbing with other people, good friends, but I did quite a lot of solo climbing, too. — 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 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
Tourism is a very big economic benefit to the Sherpa people, and also, they have very strong ties to their own social… — 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