Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale, but surely, a great rich country like ours will see that those who are dependent on us are properly provided for.

I may not have proved a great explorer, but we have done the greatest march ever made and come very near to great success.

It is better that the law should be certain than that every judge should speculate upon improvements in it.

Every day some new fact comes to light - some new obstacle which threatens the gravest obstruction. I suppose this is the reason which makes the game so well worth playing.

The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.

Great God! This is an awful place.

With great care we might have a dog's chance, but no more.