Thursday, February 12, 2009

Happy 200th Birthday Abe

When asked about how to improve his climbing, Abe said:

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.”

(I made up the part about improving his climbing, but I think that’s a real quote of his. It sure is good climbing advice.)  Another quote of his that’s good advice for training to climb:

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

Now here’s a famous quote of his I just do not find true – at least for me. Maybe some of you agree with him. (If you do, please keep it to yourself.)

“It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.”

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