Get inspired by our favorite sayings and quotes about the majesty of mountains.

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These powerful mountain quotes will inspire you to take the next challenge.

Use these quotes as an Instagram caption, for inspiration, or to motivate yourself to face a challenge.

A hiker stands with a green backpack and walking stick on a rocky cliff, overlooking a vast, green mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.

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Quote by John Muir reading, “The mountains are calling, and I must go,” on a leafy green background.

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Text on a white background reads: “We cannot lower the mountain, therefore we must elevate ourselves. TODD SKINNER.” A light green grid pattern surrounds the text.

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Quotation on floral background: “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So…get on your way!” - Dr. Seuss.

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Quote on a green grid background says: “One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time. BARBARA WALTERS."

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Text on leafy background states, “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wears you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” - Muhammad Ali.

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Text displays the quote “It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” by Sir Edmund Hillary. Background is a green grid pattern with “Southern Living” at the bottom.

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Text quote on leafy background: “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.” — John Muir.

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Text quotation on a green grid background: “What draws us from the low valleys to the high mountains is that noble stance of the summits!” - Mehmet Murat Ildan.

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