Climbs Quote by U.G. Krishnamurti
“You can have the courage to climb the mountain, swim the lakes, go on a raft to the other side of the Atlantic or Pacific. That any fool can do, but the courage to be on your own, to stand on your two solid feet, is something which cannot be given by somebody.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Inner Courage, 1975
True courage is not in daring feats but in standing independently on one's own solid ground.
In simple terms: Inner strength matters more than external feats.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑reliance.
Themes
philosophy
self‑growth
inner strength
independence
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- mindfulness
- leadership training
- coaching
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance self‑reliance with community?
- What practices build inner stability?
A Different Perspective
It may undervalue collaborative support.
![“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)
