I realised a little bit to my astonishment that I can give a lecture for a thousand people, and there will be this tumultuous applause, so, you know, I have the feeling well, it can't be all that bad. Edmund Hillary applauseastonishmentbad Change image and share on social
Many people have been getting too casual about climbing Everest. I forecast a disaster many times. Edmund Hillary casualclimbdisaster Change image and share on social
I don't know if I particularly want to be remembered for anything. I personally do not think I'm a great gift to the world. I've been very fortunate. Edmund Hillary fortunategiftgreat Change image and share on social
I can remember when I first went into the Himalayan area way back in 1951. Money, for instance, was not important at all to the local people. But now, finance has become just as important to them as it is to us, and this is a change maybe not for the better. Edmund Hillary areabackchange share on social
I like to think of Everest as a great mountaineering challenge, and when you've got people just streaming up the mountain - well, many of them are just climbing it to get their name in the paper, really. Edmund Hillary challengeclimbeverest share on social
I am inclined to think that the realm of mythology is where the Yeti rightly belongs. Edmund Hillary belonginclinemythology Change image and share on social
The truth is, I'm just a rough old New Zealander who has enjoyed many challenges in his life. Edmund Hillary challengeenjoylife Change image and share on social
