I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze these things too thoroughly, but I think that all mountaineers do get a great deal of satisfaction out of overcoming some challenge which they think is very difficult for them, or which perhaps may be a little dangerous.

Motivation is the single most important factor in any sort of success.

With practice and focus, you can extend yourself far more than you ever believed possible.

Nothing can replace courage, a resounding motivation and that little bit of luck.

I did have my moments of despair. It was certainly not - it's not an experience I would like to have again. And then June came along.

Life's a bit like mountaineering - never look down.

I will come again & conquer you because as a mountain you can't grow, but as a human, I can