I have often marveled at the thin line which separates success from failure.
If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard.
Now my eyes are turned from the South to the North, and I want to lead one more Expedition. This will be the last... to the North Pole.
Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn unless it achieves results.
From the sentimental point of view, it is the last great Polar journey that can be made.
Difficulties are just things to overcome after all.