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

But if we have been willing to give our lives to this enterprise, which is for the honour of our country, I appeal to our countrymen to see that those who depend on us are properly cared for.

Slowly but surely the sea is freezing over.

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

To wait idly is the worst of conditions.

The dog is almost human in its demand for living interest, yet fatally less than human in its inability to foresee.

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