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Everest Quotes

Words inspired by the challenge of Mount Everest.

Everest appears here both literally, as a real mountain climbed at great risk, and figuratively, as a stand-in for any daunting challenge. For more on perseverance, check Back quotes.

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

Quotes by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

I don't need to come back to Everest.

Quotes by Ueli Steck

Broadway is the actor's Mt. Everest - but with more flattering frocks.

Quotes by Lydia Leonard

Every time I've been on Everest, people have died, though not in any expedition I was part of.

Quotes by Kenneth Kamler

Actor Quotes

I climbed Mount Everest. I don't quit.

Quotes by Gary Johnson

I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit by a couple of good guides.

Quotes by Edmund Hillary

No one remembers who climbed Mount Everest the second time.

Quotes by Edmund Hillary

When I took on Everest, I'm not there for the views.

Quotes by Ant Middleton

I respect Everest very much.

Quotes by Anatoli Boukreev

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes do these Everest quotes cover?
They cover the real risks of climbing Everest as well as its use as a metaphor for major career challenges.
Do the quotes mention danger on Everest?
Yes, one quote notes that people have died on nearly every expedition the speaker took part in.
Is Everest only discussed literally here?
No, one quote compares Broadway to Mount Everest, using the mountain as a metaphor for a demanding profession.
Do any quotes express personal determination?
Yes, one quote ties climbing Everest directly to a refusal to quit.
Where can I find more quotes about perseverance?
Explore Back quotes for more sayings about pushing through difficulty.

Several quotes note how dangerous real Everest expeditions can be, while others borrow the mountain as a metaphor for demanding careers. Explore Broadway quotes for a related comparison.