Edmund Hillary

I think that a good mountaineer is usually a sensible mountaineer.

Edmund Hillary

I was a dreamer when I was at high school and even primary school. I used to dream about doing adventurous things.

Edmund Hillary

I was extremely lucky that I had two great wives. It sounds a bit funny to say that, but it’s absolutely true.

Edmund Hillary

I was scared many times on Everest, but this is all part of the challenge. When I fell down a crevasse, it was pretty scary.

Edmund Hillary

Many people have been getting too casual about climbing Everest. I forecast a disaster many times.

Edmund Hillary

No one remembers who climbed Mount Everest the second time.

Edmund Hillary

Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it.

Edmund Hillary

On the summit of Everest, I had a feeling of great satisfaction to be first there.

Edmund Hillary

When you’re climbing at high altitudes, life can get pretty miserable.

Edmund Hillary