It seems a pity, but I do not think that I can write more. For God's sake look after our people.

But take comfort in that I die at peace with the world and myself - not afraid.

But we have been to the Pole and we shall die like gentlemen. I regret only for the women we leave behind.

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

Hunger and fear are the only realities in dog life: an empty stomach makes a fierce dog.

Certainly dog driving is the most terrible work one has to face in this sort of business.

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