151 Quotes by Edmund Hillary

I hate being called an ‘icon.’ I just don’t like it. That’s all there is to it.

Ever since the morning of May 29, 1953, when Tenzing Norgay and I became the first climbers to step onto the summit of Mount Everest, I’ve been called a great adventurer.

With all respect, Sahib, you have little to teach us in strength and toughness. And we do not envy you your restless spirits. Perhaps we are happier than you? But we would like our children to go to school. Of all the things you have, learning is the one we most desire for our children.

I've always hated the danger part of climbing, and it's great to come down again because it's safe.

It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

Its not the Mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

Nothing can replace courage, a resounding motivation and that little bit of luck.