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Edmund Hillary Quotes

Edmund Hillary quotes

New zealander Explorer July 20, 1919 – January 11, 2008

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You don't have to be a hero to accomplish great things---to compete. You can just be an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals. Edmund Hillary
With all respect, Sahib, you have little to teach us in strength and toughness. And we do not envy you your restless spirits. Perhaps we are happier than you? But we would like our children to go to school. Of all the things you have, learning is the one we most desire for our children. Edmund Hillary
I have been seriously afraid at times but have used my fear as a stimulating factor rather than allowing it to paralyse me. My abilities have not been outstanding, but I have had sufficient strength and determination to meet my challenges and have usually managed to succeed with them. Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary quote: "As a youngster I was a great dreamer, reading many books of..."
As a youngster I was a great dreamer, reading many books of adventure and walking lonely miles with my head in the clouds. Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary quote: "I have discovered that even the mediocre can have adventures..."
I have discovered that even the mediocre can have adventures and even the fearful can achieve. 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
Edmund Hillary quote: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves."
It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary quote: "People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to..."
People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary quote: "There is precious little in civilization to appeal to a Yeti."
There is precious little in civilization to appeal to a Yeti. Edmund Hillary

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