Asked Quote by George Leigh Mallory
“Because it's there. (when asked why he wanted to climb Everest)”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with The Times, 1924
The drive to summit is fueled by pure existence of the mountain, not external rewards
In simple terms: Climbing because the mountain exists
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges for their own sake
Themes
adventure
determination
exploration
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountaineering expeditions
- personal goal setting
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Existential drive
mountain mystique
Questions to Reflect On
- What intrinsic motivations drive you?
- How do you handle fear of failure?
A Different Perspective
Physical limits may prevent reaching the summit
![“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)
![“Because it is there [famous explanation for wanting to climb Mount Everest].” quote by George Leigh Mallory](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/602/george-leigh-mallory-29300_climbs_because-it-is-there-famous-explanation-f_125998.jpg)
