Emotion has its place, but it must not interfere with taking the appropriate action.

I didn’t say a word. He wouldn’t be using oxygen. K2 is more dangerous than Everest.

Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you cannot have an opinion.

Mountaineers are one of the few groups to celebrate before the finish line. More mountaineers die on the descent than on the ascent.

Jim turned his head slowly to look into my eyes and shuddered. “It’s the closest I’ve ever felt to dying.

At each step there is a small moment of transformation that cannot be overlooked or rushed. And these moments should not be, because they are beautiful.

Whining is a virus, a lethal, infectious, epidemic disease.

i must feel this emotionwith my whole beingand as it sweeps me off my feetenjoy the sensation of fallingfalling endlessly into the armsof no lover

I'd rather be eaten by a dragon.

You need a really solid foundation of friends and family to keep you where you need to be.

We all have our down days, but it's not hard to smile and say, 'Thank you.'

My goal is first of all to promote a public debate about where markets serve the public good and where they don't belong. That's my first goal.

Most of us lead far more meaningful lives than we know. Often finding meaning is not about doing things differently; it is about seeing familiar things in new ways.

Infinite mercy flows continually But you're asleep and can't see it.

Hold the mirror up to nature. Human behavior is worthy of examination and celebration.