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Makes Quotes by Jon Krakauer
- Early on a difficult climb, especially a solo climb, you’re hyper-aware of the abyss pulling at your back, constantly feeling its call, its immense hunger.…
- Antarctica has this mythic weight. It resides in the collective unconscious of so many people, and it makes this huge impact, just like outer space.…
- I think I understand that religious faith which makes the holy brave and strong; my strength is just somewhere else--it's in myself...I do not fear…
- Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, drives our curiosity, fuels our love and carries our friendship, stimulates our intellect, and pushes…
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