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I think my first thought on reaching the summit- of course, I was very, very pleased to be there, naturally - but my first thought was one of a little bit of surprise. I was a little bit surprised that...

I have enjoyed great satisfaction from my climb of Everest and my trips to the poles. But there's no doubt that my most worthwhile things have been the building of schools and medical clinics.

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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.

I am inclined to think that the realm of mythology is where the Yeti rightly belongs.

I've always hated the danger part of climbing, and it's great to come down again because it's safe.

There is something about building up a comradeship - that I still believe is the greatest of all feats - and sharing in the dangers with your company of peers. It's the intense effort, the giving of everything you've got....

I believe that of all the things I have done, exciting though many of them have been, there's no doubt in my mind that the most worthwhile have been the establishing of schools and hospitals, and the rebuilding of monasteries...

I have never regarded myself as a hero, but Tenzing undoubtedly was.

Take advantage of the years of pioneering efforts. You might find this boring, as the young want to rush head on, as it were.

Good planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you're in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you're depressed about the chances of success, someone...

Adventuring can be for the ordinary person with ordinary qualities, such as I regard myself.

I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it.

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.

I was extremely lucky that I had two great wives. It sounds a bit funny to say that, but it's absolutely true.

I realised a little bit to my astonishment that I can give a lecture for a thousand people, and there will be this tumultuous applause, so, you know, I have the feeling well, it can't be all that bad.

I can remember when I first went into the Himalayan area way back in 1951. Money, for instance, was not important at all to the local people. But now, finance has become just as important to them as it is...

Tourism is a very big economic benefit to the Sherpa people, and also, they have very strong ties to their own social attitudes and their own religion, so fortunately, they're not too influenced by many of our Western attitudes.

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