Optimism is true moral courage.
I have often marveled at the thin line which separates success from failure.
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.
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.
By endurance we conquer.