The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness into light. It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, is no longer a man.

It is better to go skiing and think of God, than go to church and think of sport.

Happiness is the struggle towards a summit and, when it is attained, it is happiness to glimpse new summits on the other side.

Love is life's snow. It falls deepest and softest into the gashes left by the fight - whiter and purer than snow itself.

You are one with your skis and nature. This is something that develops not only the body but the soul as well, and it has a deeper meaning for a people than most of us perceive.

The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer.

The first great thing is to find yourself and for that you need solitude and contemplation - at least sometimes. I can tell you deliverance will not come from the rushing noisy centers of civilization. It will come from the lonely places.