Into Thin Air

What is Krakauers purpose in using this quote?

Chapter one: the quote in the beginning

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Are you referring to the quote by Thomas Hornbein? Basically it represents the dream that exists in the climber's mind that exists from infancy. It represents the mystery and calling of Everest that lingers in the hearts of climbers like Krakauer himself. 

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