Quotology

Questions about quotes today

One

People ask me, ‘What is the use of climbing Mount Everest?’ and my answer is ‘because it’s there.’
— George Mallory

In what decade of the twentieth century did mountaineers George Mallory and Sandy Irvine go missing near the summit of Mount Everest?

Two

What British motor racing commentator (1923-2021) said…

The lead car is unique, except for the one behind it which is identical.

Three

I think it was Shaw who advised young playwrights to gear the length of each act to the endurance of the human…
— Alfred Hitchcock

What human organ completes the above Alfred Hitchcock quote?

Four

What American sportsman said…

If you come to a fork in the road, take it.

Five

If you can walk away from a landing, it’s a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it’s an outstanding landing.

The above quote was from a pilot who, on 14 October 1947, while piloting Glamorous Glennis broke the sound barrier. Who was the pilot?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

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Author: Quizologist

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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