“People ask me, 'What is the use of climbing Mount Everest?' and my answer must at once be, 'It is of no use.'There is not the slightest prospect of any gain whatsoever. Oh, we may learn a little about the… — George Mallory Copy Share Image
“How to get the best of it all? One must conquer, achieve, get to the top; one must know the end to be convinced that one can win the end - to know there's no dream that mustn't be dared. . . Is this the summit, crowning the day? How cool and quiet! We're not exultant; but delighted, joyful; soberly… — George Mallory Copy Share
“People ask me, 'What is the use of climbing Mount Everest?' and my answer must at once be, 'It is of no use.'There is… — George Mallory Copy Share Image
“If one should ask me what "use" there was in climbing, or attempting to climb the world's highest peak, I would be compelled to… — George Mallory Copy Share Image
