“Technique and ability alone do not get you to the top; it is the willpower that is the most important. This willpower you cannot buy with money or be given by others... it rises from your heart.”
Quote by Junko Tabei
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Junko Tabei
Junko Tabei was a Japanese mountaineer who made history by becoming the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 16, 1975. Born on September 22, 1939, and passing away on October 20, 2016, Tabei was a trailblazer for women in the field of mountaineering, inspiring many with her achievements and perseverance. more
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