Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Edmund Hillary
- Despite all I have seen and experienced, I still get the same simple thrill out of glimpsing a tiny patch of snow in a high mountain gully and feel the same urge to climb towards it.
- Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it.
- I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze these things too thoroughly, but I think that all mountaineers do get a great deal of satisfaction out of overcoming some challenge which they think is very difficult for them, or which perhaps may be a little dangerous.
- When you go to the mountains, you see them and you admire them. In a sense, they give you a challenge, and you try to express that challenge by climbing them.
- I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it.
- Good planning is important. I’ve also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you’re in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you’re depressed about the chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension.
- If you cannot understand that there is something in man which responds to the challenge of this mountain and goes out to meet it, that the struggle is the struggle of life itself upward and forever upward, then you won’t see why we go.
- I have enjoyed great satisfaction from my climb of Everest and my trips to the poles. But there’s no doubt that my most worthwhile things have been the building of schools and medical clinics.
- The Sherpas play a very important role in most mountaineering expeditions, and in fact many of them lead along the ridges and up to the summit.
- I think the really good mountaineer is the man with the technical ability of the professional and with the enthusiasm and freshness of approach of the amateur.
Sir Edmund Hillary (1919–2008) was a renowned New Zealand mountaineer and explorer who achieved worldwide acclaim as the first person, alongside Tenzing Norgay, to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Hillary developed a passion for climbing during his youth, ultimately leading to his historic Everest ascent.
Beyond his mountaineering accomplishments, Hillary was deeply involved in humanitarian and philanthropic activities, especially in Nepal. He established the Himalayan Trust in 1960, dedicated to improving the living conditions of the Sherpa people in the Everest region. His efforts led to the construction of schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure that continues to benefit local communities.
Hillary’s adventurous spirit persisted throughout his life, as he participated in various expeditions and explorations around the world, including Antarctica. He also engaged in extensive travel and authored numerous books recounting his experiences and adventures. His legacy remains a symbol of determination, courage, and commitment to both exploration and service. Hillary received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime, leaving an indelible mark on the history of mountaineering and inspiring generations of adventurers.
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