Frank Herbert. Dune (№ 91344)

Either way, traversed to the end, leads to nowhere. To ensure that the mountain is a mountain, there is no need to climb high. Enough for a small lift, because from the top of the mountain is not visible.
(Any path traversed to the end, never leads. To understand that before you mount, don't need to be too high. Standing on top of the mountain will not see.)