I have to admit I do get a bit depressed at times and you know I think about the good old days when I was charging ahead.

Challenge is what makes men. It will be the end when men stop looking for new challenges.

It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

I was not a beater of children and as a consequence I've always been, I think, very agreeable and co-operative.

Strong motivation is the most important factor in getting you to the top

Becoming a 'Sir' is slightly uncomfortable at first, although it is a considerable honor. It is amazing how quickly you become accustomed to it.

I'm sure the feeling of fear, as long as you can take advantage of it and not be rendered useless by it, can make you extend yourself beyond what you would regard as your capacity. If you're afraid, the blood seems to flow freely through the veins, and you really do feel a sense of stimulation.