Climbs Quote by Laozi
“A climb of eight hundred feet starts where the foot stands.”
About This Quote
Source Classic Text: Tao Te Ching, Chapter 64, attributed to Laozi, c. 400 BC
Progress begins with the first step; even a massive climb starts with a single foot placement.
In simple terms: Big climbs start with a foot.
Key Takeaway
Begin small, then ascend.
Themes
perseverance
growth
humility
Mood
steady
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mountaineering
- career advancement
- skill learning
Key Concepts
Taoism
incremental progress
Questions to Reflect On
- What first foot can you place today?
- How does humility aid long‑term goals?
A Different Perspective
Small steps may feel insignificant.
![“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)
