I use this for my outdoor activities in general, and not just mountaineering. Not sure who said it first, the quote is attributed to many.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!"
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty >> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally >> worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!"