But [Everett] and McCandless, at least they tried to follow their dream. Thatโs what was great about them. They tried. Not many do.
Jon KrakauerBut now that I was finally here, standing on the summit of Mount Everest, I just couldn't summon the energy to care.
Jon KrakauerMr. Franz, I think careers are a 20th Century invention and I don't want one. You donโt need to worry about me; I have a college education. Iโm not destitute. I'm living like this by choice.
Jon KrakauerThe only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances.
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