At its finest moments climbing allows me to step out of ordinary existence into something extraordinary, stripping me of my sense of self-importance.

In order to climb properly on big peak one must free oneself of fear. This means you must write yourself off before any big climb. You must say to yourself, I may die here.

History may be accurate. But archaeology is precise.

Nothing substitutes a large apprenticeship, a heap of experiences which converts into the base of intuition.

Like it or not taking risks, by a total commitment to the mountain and the vagaries of the weather, is essential for the greater satisfaction to be derived from mountaineering.

If you want to climb it badly enough, you will. So... why bother ?

Pucky lads, a wee bit over their heads.

We would go out and play these songs and people could interpret them however the hell they wanted.

Job change is a very crucial decision. This decision can make or break your career.

You are in control of your life, when you refuse to be provoke.

You are a wicked motorcar, and I shall not give you any more petrol until you go.

I really think I am a nice person. [But] this is not going to be an election on niceness. This is going to be an election on competence.

Never give up, no matter how hard life gets no matter how much pain you feel. Pain will eventually subside, nothing remains forever, so keep going and don't give up.

Forgiving's a choice you make—a gift you give to somebody even if they don't deserve it. It costs nothing, but it makes you feel rich for giving it away.

You're the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.

Without trees, mountains, fogs or rains, the Sun cannot create its own magic!

The thing I would like most to leave behind is to be remembered for trying hard.