- Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest, Sir? - Because it is there.

Why climb Mount Everest? Because it's there.

Mountaineers have often observed a lack of clarity in their mental state at high altitudes; it is difficult for the stupid mind to observe how stupid it is.

What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy. And joy is, after all, the end of life. We do not live to eat and make money.

My mind is in a state of constant rebellion. I believe that will always be so.

- Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest, Sir? - Because it is there.

We will stomp to the top with the wind in our teeth.