Top 40 Quotes by Jon Krakauer

About Jon Krakauer

These are some quotes by American author Jon Krakauer Writer, who was born on April 12, 1954.

Rob Hall was, without doubt, the most competent guide in mountaineering.

Rob Hall was, without doubt, the most competent guide in mountaineering.

Jon Krakauer

I knew that you couldn't make a living simply writing about the outdoors, so I made an effort from the beginning of my freelance career to write about other subjects.

I knew that you couldn't make a living simply writing about the outdoors, so I made an effort from the beginning of my freelance career to write about other subjects.

Jon Krakauer

The way Everest is guided is very different from the way other mountains are guided, and it flies in the face of values I hold dear: self-reliance, taking responsibility for what you do, making your own decisions, trusting your judgment - the kind of judgment that comes only through paying your dues, through experience.

Jon Krakauer

I think part of the appeal of Antarctica is experiencing some sort of power, the forces of the natural world.

I think part of the appeal of Antarctica is experiencing some sort of power, the forces of the natural world.

Jon Krakauer

Short form media is reductionist by nature.

Short form media is reductionist by nature.

Jon Krakauer

When I start any book, I have no idea what I'm going to do.

When I start any book, I have no idea what I'm going to do.

Jon Krakauer

I really enjoy researching, and for almost every piece, I research enough to write a book.

I really enjoy researching, and for almost every piece, I research enough to write a book.

Jon Krakauer

Happiness means nothing to me. I just want to have meaning and purpose.

Happiness means nothing to me. I just want to have meaning and purpose.

Jon Krakauer

The thing that is most beautiful about Antarctica for me is the light. It's like no other light on Earth, because the air is so free of impurities. You get drugged by it, like when you listen to one of your favorite songs. The light there is a mood-enhancing substance.

Jon Krakauer

I've had a lot of crappy jobs, but one of my favorites was working as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. What I loved about it was, you got paid for what you caught.

I've had a lot of crappy jobs, but one of my favorites was working as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. What I loved about it was, you got paid for what you caught.

Jon Krakauer

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