They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them. ~Mahatma Gandhi

"No matter how high the mountain, there will always be a way up." Anonymous

"Mountains and water will eventually meet." Chinese saying

"Faith can move mountains; true: mountains of stupidity." André Gide

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." Goethe

"Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess." Oscar Wilde

"No one can have a peaceful life who thinks too much about lengthening it." Seneca

"Climb high Climb far Your goal the sky Your aim the star." Inscription on steps, Williams College

"You climb to reach the summit, but once there, discover that all roads lead down." Stanislaw Lem

"Great things are done when men and mountains meet; This is not done by jostling in the street." William Blake

"If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all." Queen Elisabeth I

Be beautiful if you can, wise if you want to, but be respected - that is essential. ~Anna Gould

Some people have so much respect for their superiors they have none left for themselves. ~Peter McArthur

Never esteem anything as of advantage to you that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect. ~Marcus Aurelius

Never let others see you sweat. Be like a duck: calm on top, but paddling like hell underneath!