Quote by Edmund Hillary

You defeated me But you won't defeat me again Because you have grown all you can grow.... but I am still growing (about Mount Everest).

You defeated me But you won't defeat me again Because you ha

Summary

This quote alludes to the immense challenge of conquering Mount Everest. The speaker acknowledges their defeat in a previous attempt but asserts that they will not be defeated again. They suggest that while others may have reached their potential in terms of growth and development, they continue to evolve and improve. This portrays the indomitable spirit of the speaker, emphasizing their resilience and determination to overcome all obstacles in their ongoing pursuit of scaling the mighty Mount Everest.

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Defeat Inspire Grow Himalayas Mountaineering

By Edmund Hillary

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