Edmund Hillary

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.

Edmund Hillary

Human life is far more important than just getting to the top of a mountain.

Edmund Hillary

I don’t know if I particularly want to be remembered for anything. I personally do not think I’m a great gift to the world. I’ve been very fortunate.

Edmund Hillary

I don’t regard myself as a cracking good climber. I’m just strong in the back. I have a lot of enthusiasm, and I’m good on ice.

Edmund Hillary

I had a very strong desire to carry out adventures, but in those early days I didn’t actually do any. I just dreamt about it.

Edmund Hillary

I have discovered that even the mediocre can have adventures and even the fearful can achieve.

Edmund Hillary

I think my strengths perhaps are that I’m determined. I may not be the best climber in the world, but I do like to sort of succeed and so that tends to drive me on, as it were, and I don’t give up too easily.

Edmund Hillary

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.

Edmund Hillary

Once I’ve decided to do something, I do usually try to carry it through to fruition.

Edmund Hillary

Some day I’m going to climb Everest.

Edmund Hillary