Affected Quote by Edmund Hillary
![“I was certainly seriously emotionally affected [ when Louise Hillary and Belinda Hillary died], but we were building the hospital at the time and I decided that the only thing to do was to carry on and complete the hospital - and it was a jolly good hospital too, I might say. So I really did it by…” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/311/edmund-hillary-3760_affected_i-was-certainly-seriously-emotionally-af_762723.jpg)
“I was certainly seriously emotionally affected [ when Louise Hillary and Belinda Hillary died], but we were building the hospital at the time and I decided that the only thing to do was to carry on and complete the hospital - and it was a jolly good hospital too, I might say. So I really did it by working and working on the things that Louise and I had been working on.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview about building the hospital, 1960s
He chose to honor his lost loved ones by continuing their shared mission, focusing on work rather than grief.
In simple terms: He kept working to honor them.
Key Takeaway
Continue the mission despite loss.
Themes
grief
resilience
legacy
work ethic
determination
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- hospital construction
- community service
- personal loss
- team leadership
Key Concepts
Altruism
purposeful action
emotional coping
Questions to Reflect On
- How can work become a tribute?
- What supports perseverance after loss?
A Different Perspective
Emotional pain can hinder progress if not channeled.
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