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“We don't live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means, and that is what life is for.”

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George Leigh Mallory
George Leigh Mallory

George Leigh Mallory was a British mountaineer known for his attempts to climb Mount Everest. Born on June 18, 1886, he died on June 8, 1924. Mallory's contributions to mountaineering and his sacrifice in the Everest expeditions have made him a legendary figure in the history of mountaineering. more

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