Climbs Quote by John Frankenheimer
“There are two things I will never do in my life. I will never climb Mount Everest, and I will never work with Val Kilmer again. There isn't enough money in the world.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Man Who Would Be King, 1975
He refuses impossible tasks and unprofitable collaborations, emphasizing personal limits and financial practicality.
In simple terms: He avoids impossible or unprofitable work.
Key Takeaway
Set realistic boundaries based on value.
Themes
personal limits
financial pragmatism
career choices
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- budgeting
- project selection
Key Concepts
risk assessment
opportunity cost
value prioritization
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly defines a worthwhile endeavor for you?
- How do you balance risk and reward?
A Different Perspective
May miss unexpected opportunities despite cost concerns.
![“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)
![“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)
