Cities Quote by Edmund Hillary
“My mother was a schoolteacher and very keen that I go to a city school, so although it was fairly impoverished times, I traveled every day to the Auckland Grammar School.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: High Adventure, 1953
Education and perseverance enabled the narrator to overcome socioeconomic barriers and pursue excellence.
In simple terms: Hard work and schooling open doors.
Value education and determination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rural upbringing
- urban schooling
- career ambition
- mountaineering
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did schooling shape your path?
- What barriers did you overcome?
Systemic obstacles may persist despite effort.