Quotes on Mt Everest

The first question which you will ask and which I must try to answer is this; What is the use of climbing Mount Everest? and my answer must at once be, it is no use. There is not the slightest prospect of any gain whatsoever.

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.

I would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That's like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest. Short stories help you learn your craft.

Mountains are not fair or unfair, they are just dangerous.

If the reason for climbing Mt. Everest is that it's hard to do, why does everyone go up the easy side?

It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.