The Dharma Bums-quote response

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*"No'm...just climbing Matterhorn." "Matterhorn, why I wouldn't do that if somebody paid me a thousand dollars!"
--This conversation is between Japhy and the waitress at the little restaurant that the men go to for breakfast. They are discussing why the men happen to be there since they are not dressed like hunters. When Japhy informs the woman of their destination and goal she is shocked. Not only does she scoff at him but then she hints that what they are trying to do is nearly impossible with her criticism. Not intending to come off as rude, however, the waitress is simply implying that what they are attempting to do is crazy because it will be a hard goal to reach. The men plan to follow through with climbing anyways which symbolizes that people should not be easily influenced by other's opinions unless they truly want that opinion. People should do as they please if there is a certain goal they desire to pursue.

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* " Okay Smithee and now how's about we relax and enjoy ourselves and cook up some supper and wait for old Morleree?" So we unpack our packs and laid things out and smoked and had a good time.
-- Japhy says this when he and Ray are discussing how their hike went and is goign to continue. What strikes me as odd is that earlier in the novel, Smith had mentioned wine to Japhy and wondered whether he could bring that on their trip with them. Japhy had told Smith no because they wouldn't need it nor would they desire it. The fact that they wold desire some smokes as opposed to alcohol is interesting, however makes much more sense when it comes to carrying a heavy pack.