“I read somewhere... how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong, but to feel strong... to measure yourself at least once.”

“The sea's only gifts are harsh blows, and occasionally the chance to feel strong. Now I don't know much about the sea, but I do know that that's the way it is here. And I also know how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong. To measure yourself at least once. To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions. Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head.”

“It's not always necessary to be strong, but to feel strong.”

“... how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong, to measure yourself at least once, to find yourself at least once...”

“But somethings in life are more important than being happy. Like being free to think for yourself.”

“I read somewhere... how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong... but to feel strong.”

“Getting to the top of any given mountain was considered much less important than how one got there: prestige was earned by tackling the most unforgiving routes with minimal equipment, in the boldest style imaginable.”