In climbing, having confidence in your partners is no small concern. One climber's actions can affect the welfare of the entire team.
Jon KrakauerThere is nothing glamorous or romantic about war. It's mostly about random pointless death and misery.
Jon KrakauerAlthough the far territory of the extreme can exert an intoxicating pull on susceptible individuals of all bents, extremism seems to be especially prevalent among those inclined by temperament or upbringing toward religious pursuits. Faith is the very antithesis of reason, injudiciousness a crucial component of spiritual devotion. And when religious fanaticism supplants ratiocination, all bets are suddenly off.
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