I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I think Himalayan climbers tend to mature fairly late. I think most of the successful Himalayan climbers have ranged from 28 to… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
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
I don't know if I particularly want to be remembered for anything. I personally do not think I'm a great gift to… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I still think have this deep desire for our Himalayan Trust - that we raise the necessary funds, that we do all… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I think global warming is a very real problem for our world. I've seen the changes that have taken place in the… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I was not a beater of children and as a consequence I've always been, I think, very agreeable and co-operative. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I had never experienced anything like it before and I don't think I have experienced anything like it since [on Ruapehu]. It… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I have to admit I do get a bit depressed at times and you know I think about the good old days… — 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 think my strengths perhaps are that I'm determined. I may not be the best climber in the world, but I do… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I don't spend a lot of time thinking about dying, but I like to think that I've - if it did occur… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I think the really good mountaineer is the man with the technical ability of the professional and with the enthusiasm and freshness… — 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 think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for 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