Climbs Quote by Tom Wolfe
“it is either make this thing permanent inside of you or forever just climb draggled up into the conning tower every time for one short glimpse of the horizon.”
About This Quote
Calls for internalizing a goal permanently or remaining stuck in endless, superficial attempts to glimpse progress.
In simple terms: Make a goal permanent inside you or stay stuck chasing fleeting glimpses.
Key Takeaway
Commit deeply to goals to avoid perpetual striving.
Themes
determination
goal setting
stagnation
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- self‑help
- goal achievement
Key Concepts
personal development
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “permanent” mean for you?
- How can you avoid superficial attempts?
A Different Perspective
Permanent commitment may be hard to sustain.
![“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)
