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George Mallory1 quote
Because it's there. — George Mallory · 1923Petrarch1 quote
Today I climbed the highest mountain in this region, which is not improperly called Ventosus (Windy). The only motive for my ascent was the wish to see what so great a height had to offer. — Petrarch · 1336Robert M. Pirsig1 quote
The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there. — Robert M. Pirsig · 1974