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

Jurors realize that instead of having to make that terrible decision (voting for the death penalty), they can vote to put someone in prison and ensure that defendant is no longer a harm to society. It makes it easier for them to return a verdict of life without the possibility of parole.

I have come to the conclusion that life in the Antarctic Regions can be very pleasant.

I do no think human beings ever came through such a month as we have…We are weak, writing is difficult, but for my own sake I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past.

Slowly but surely the sea is freezing over.

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

We are very near the end, but have not and will not lose our good cheer.