I don't regard myself as a cracking good climber. I'm just strong in the back. I have a lot of enthusiasm, and I'm good on ice.
Interpretation
This quote reflects humility and emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm and resilience over natural talent.
Edmund Hillary expresses that he does not see himself as an exceptional climber, highlighting that his strength and enthusiasm are what contribute to his success. This quote conveys the idea that dedication and passion can often outweigh inherent abilities in achieving goals, and it encourages individuals to recognize the value of hard work and determination.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire students preparing for their exams.
I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze these things too thoroughly, but I think that all mountaineers do get a great deal of satisfaction out of overcoming some challenge which they think is very difficult for them, or which perhaps may be a little dangerous.
Despite all I have seen and experiences, I still get the same thrill out of glimpsing a tiny patch of snow in a high mountain gully and feel the same urge to climb toward it.
I've always hated the danger part of climbing, and it's great to come down again because it's safe.
Even when you're 50, you can make the effort to improve your standards.
Many people have been getting too casual about climbing Everest. I forecast a disaster many times.
I am a lucky man. I have had a dream and it has come true, and that is not a thing that happens often to men.
Timidity is a fault for which it is dangerous to reprove persons whom we wish to correct of it.
If you make a choice that goes against what everyone else thinks, the world will not fall apart.
Speak out. You've got to speak out against the madness
Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers.
The terrorists didn't think that Yazidi girls would have the courage to tell the world every detail of what they did to us. We defy them by not letting their crimes go unanswered.
I will not walk away from the people and communities whom I love deeply. I will continue to raise my voice for justice and equality for all, organize communities who want to defend the rights of black people, stand against policies that target and marginalize Muslims, and advocate for health care for all people.
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