The sea's only gifts are harsh blows, and occasionally the chance to feel strong. Now I don't know much about the sea, but I do know that that's the way it is here. And I also know how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong. To measure yourself at least once. To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions. Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head.
That's what was great about him. He tried. Not many do. - Jon Krakauer
That's what was great about him. He tried. Not many do.
- Jon Krakauer
The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances. - Jon Krakauer
The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances.
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences. - Jon Krakauer
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.
Early on a difficult climb, especially a solo climb, you’re hyper-aware of the abyss pulling at your back, constantly feeling its call, its immense h… - Jon Krakauer
Early on a difficult climb, especially a solo climb, you’re hyper-aware of the abyss pulling at your back, constantly feeling its call, its immense h…
When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines through you. - Jon Krakauer
When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines through you.
Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, drives our curiosity, fuels our love and carries our friendship, stimulates our intell… - Jon Krakauer
Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, drives our curiosity, fuels our love and carries our friendship, stimulates our intell…
Don't settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon. - Jon Krakauer
Don't settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon.
Most climbers aren't in fact deranged, they're just infected with a particularly virulent strain of the Human Condition. - Jon Krakauer
Most climbers aren't in fact deranged, they're just infected with a particularly virulent strain of the Human Condition.
You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only...from human relationships. God has placed it all around us...and all you have to do is reach for it. - Jon Krakauer
You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only...from human relationships. God has placed it all around us...and all you have to do is reach for it.
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