I hate being called an 'icon.' I just don't like it. That's all there is to it. Edmund Hillary callhateicon Change image and share on social
People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. Edmund Hillary accomplishdecideextraordinary Change image and share on social
I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit by a couple of good guides. Edmund Hillary 000commercializationconduct Change image and share on social
It's not a real adventure when you have to pay for it. Edmund Hillary adventurepayreal Change image and share on social
When I was climbing, I built up a close relationship with the Sherpa people. Edmund Hillary buildclimbclose Change image and share on social
On the summit of Everest, I had a feeling of great satisfaction to be first there. Edmund Hillary everestfeltgreat Change image and share on social
I have never regarded myself as a hero, but Tenzing undoubtedly was. Edmund Hillary heroregardtenze Change image and share on social
When you're climbing at high altitudes, life can get pretty miserable. Edmund Hillary altitudeclimbhigh Change image and share on social
When I was 50 years old, I actually decided to draw up a list of half a dozen things that I really hadn't done very well, and I was going to make efforts to improve. One of them was skiing, and I really did become a very much better skier. Edmund Hillary decidedozendraw share on social
I'm sure the feeling of fear, as long as you can take advantage of it and not be rendered useless by it, can make you extend yourself beyond what you would regard as your capacity. If you're afraid, the blood seems to flow freely through the veins, and you really do feel a sense of stimulation. Edmund Hillary advantageafraidblood share on social