Bill Tilman
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Bill Tilman (14 February 1898 – 1977) was a British mountaineer and explorer.
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- Any worthwhile expedition can be planned on the back of an envelope.
- Commenting on the spare Alpine style promoted by Tilman and Eric Shipton
- To marry a woman will cost you much trouble;
But to fit out a ship the expenses are double!
Hang the expense! Put another pea in the soup!- Both of the above to the writer, whilst fitting out Baroque at Lymington.
- The inside of a boat should be like the inside of a church, open from end to end.
- Cross the river before reviling the crocodile's mother.
- When they bring you a heifer, be ready with the rope!
