James Ramsey Ullman
Born: 01-01-1907
James Ramsey Ullman was an American writer and mountaineer, known for his adventure novels and non-fiction works about climbing. His notable works include "The White Tower" and "Banner in the Sky," both of which highlight his passion for mountains and exploration. Ullman's vivid storytelling often drew from his own experiences, capturing the thrill and peril of high-altitude challenges. His contributions to literature provide insight into the adventurous spirit of the mid-20th century.
Book summaries for books written by James Ramsey Ullman
Quotes
You can't run away from a thing like that. It doesn't happen often in a man's life, and when it does, it's like an order from God Himself.
There's a time for everything, and every time has its own kind of courage.
Sometimes the greatest courage is in the refusal to fight.
The mountain doesn't kill you; the desire to conquer it does.
The mountain is the master, and man is the student.
We are all poor creatures, groping in the dark, trying to find our way.
There is no shame in being afraid. The only shame is in letting your fear master you.
Don't ask for guarantees. And don't look to be saved in any one thing, person, machine, or library. Do your own bit of saving, and if you drown, at least die knowing you were heading for shore.
It's all right to be afraid. What counts is how you handle fear.
No man is as big as a mountain, but every man can be as strong as one.
The only thing that can stop a man from reaching a mountain top is the mountain itself.
A man can't live without dreams. He can't live without hope. And he can't live without the courage to fight.