Climbs Quote by Muriel Barbery
“...we have to surpass ourselves every day, make every day undying. Climb our own personal Everest and do it in such a way that every step is a little bit of eternity. That's what the future is for: to build the present, with real plans, made by living people.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery, 2006
The quote urges continual self‑improvement, treating each day as an opportunity to create lasting, meaningful impact.
In simple terms: Improve yourself daily, make each day count.
Key Takeaway
Aim for lasting impact each day.
Themes
self‑improvement
purpose
legacy
ambition
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- creative projects
- long‑term planning
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
goal‑setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure daily growth?
- What does “eternity” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining progress can be exhausting without balance.
![“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)
