Why Climb Mount Everest? Because It's There.

Half The Charm Of Climbing Mountains Is Born In Visions Preceding This Experience - Visions Of What Is Mysterious, Remote, Inaccessible.

The Greatest Danger In Life Is Not To Take The Adventure.

My Mind Is In A State Of Constant Rebellion. I Believe That Will Always Be So.

Because It's There. (when Asked Why He Wanted To Climb Everest)

- Why Do You Want To Climb Mt. Everest, Sir? - Because It Is There.