Climb Quote by Edmund Hillary
“You climb for the hell of it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Summit Celebration, 1953
Climbing is driven by the sheer joy of the challenge, not just the goal.
In simple terms: Climbing for pure joy.
Key Takeaway
Climb for the love of climbing.
Themes
adventure
joy
challenge
Mood
exhilarated
determined
Type
motivational
adventurous
When to use this quote
- personal challenges
- outdoor pursuits
- goal setting
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
mountaineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to pursue difficult tasks?
- Can joy sustain effort alone?
A Different Perspective
May ignore safety concerns.
![“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, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
