doktor_g
Social climber
Mt Shasta, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 9, 2012 - 11:57am PT
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Does anyone know if this quote is attributable to Ron Kauk or who it would be?
I recalled it when Camp 4 was under immediate threat of being turned into some Hotel/Casino/Parking Lot:
"We live in a world where some think nothing is sacred, and others believe that everything is sacred."
If it's not Kauk or if I have butchered it, please correct me.
Thanks,
DrG
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Walleye
climber
The Hot Kiss on the end of a Wet Fist
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"Climbing here saved my life from the confines of the materialistic illusion that we're taught as children in school. The way I see it, there are two worlds: There's the world where nothing is sacred except money, and the other world where everything is sacred."
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doktor_g
Social climber
Mt Shasta, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2012 - 12:12pm PT
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Thanks gentlemen.
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Gunkie
Trad climber
East Coast US
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Sounds like a worthy organization. What ever happened to that Chris Sharma run organization that brought inner city kids out to the valley and taught climbing? I forget the name....
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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gullich? abe lincoln said something an awful lot like that.
"any day is a good day to be born and a good day to die" has been attributed to geronimo and pope john the 23rd.
here's one you can attribute to me, if you like: "there are no heroes". stop worshipping them.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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And here's one that you can pin to me (created before the obvious 'other' one):
Wherever you are, you'll be there soon.
Naw, nothing sacred about this quote...
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The Chief
climber
Climber from the Land Mongols under the Whites
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"Today is as good as any day to die."
Chengis Khan
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mitchy
Trad climber
new england
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"did i ever tell you about the time the midget showed me his butt plug" Bishop local.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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"If you have called three people as#@&%e before noon, the first one you saw might have been the one in the mirror shaving..."
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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There are most certainly heroes and even a few saints.
A wonderful experience in life is to become your own.
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WBraun
climber
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"there are no heroes"
No, I don't worship Ron but he's one of my very best friends ever and he's saved my life a few times too.
So he's a huge hero to me ......
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Dr. F.
Ice climber
SoCal
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So you can say with confidence
He is not a conservative
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Menlo Park
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I always wished he'd chime in here ...
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Dingus Milktoast
Gym climber
And every fool knows, a dog needs a home, and...
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No, I don't worship Ron but he's one of my very best friends ever and he's saved my life a few times too.
So he's a huge hero to me ......
Your feelings about the man have always shown through here.
DMT
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hossjulia
Social climber
Eastside (of the Tetons)
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Missed seeing him on Tioga Pass this summer while I was around.
Good man who thinks before he speaks. Like that.
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mountainlion
Trad climber
California
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I've never met Ron but began admiring him after reading a few of his quotes in "Traditional Lead Climbing--Surviving the Learning Years" I had just bought the book and began climbing in jtree with my wife. We met a young 16 year old girl who climbed with us for a day (she had the most experience by far). She told us she came from a broken home and considered Ron her father.
Whether he knew that or not I dont know. I also don't know her name but the story has struck me that indeed THERE ARE HEROS!!
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coz
Mountain climber
Northern surly
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Oct 10, 2012 - 06:08am PT
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"Focus all your energy to a single point, clear your mind, and go for the move. That is your Power Point.
Named a climb after that quote.
Ron's a good guy, always has been, who gives all his great talent and wisdom to the young and up and coming.
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