Optimism is the true moral courage

(Was he talking about a polar expedition, or marriage?) -Jorge Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.

I chose life over death for myself and my friends... I believe it is in our nature to explore, to reach out into the unknown. The only true failure would be not to explore at all.

Difficulties are just things to overcome after all.

A man must shape himself to a new mark directly the old one goes to ground.

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.