I've never really understood the criticism that climbing is inherently selfish, since it could equally be argued about virtually any other hobby or sport. Is gardening selfish?

I think there is a way to do things right to tread lightly on the world

The diet for climbing all the time isn't really different from the diet for living. It's not like cardio sports where you're burning a bajillion calories every day.

An ‘usband should be plain enough to sit at his settle, and simple-minded enough to accept the stew on his plate, rather than looking round ev’ry corner for a more succulent chop, ’ declares Elsie.

The fact that you are true child of God doesn't mean you will find gold on the floor when sweeping. You got to dig up the gold!

Swim upstream. Go the other way. Ignore the conventional wisdom.

IF YOUR JOB IS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, YOUR REAL JOB TITLE IS PROBLEM SOLVER.

Religion is a light in the fog.

When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.

Fear hath the common fault of a justice of peace, and is apt to conclude hastily from every slight circumstance, without examining the evidence on both sides.

It's perfectly ordinary to be a socialist. It's perfectly normal to be in favor of fire departments.

I live by the spirit so I don't gratify all them old sinful desires that never satisfy.

Goodbye. Thanks for your help... I... I'll miss you. -Rose to Mason