"I loved climbing because of the freedom, and having time and space. I remember coming off Everest for the last time, thinking of Dad and wishing that he could have seen what I saw. He would have loved it."

"Survival requires us to leave our prejudices at home. It's about doing whatever it takes - and ultimately those with the biggest heart will win."

"Christianity is not about religion. It's about faith, about being held, about being forgiven. It's about finding joy and finding home."

"Nobody wants to end up super rich and famous - but divorced. I'm always clear on that and try to stay on the right side of the line."

"We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot."

"Insanity is the exception in individuals. In groups, parties, peoples, and times it is the rule."

"Never underestimate the power of the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"Power without principle is barren, but principle without power is futile. This is a party of government, and I will lead it as a party of government."