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

I can imagine few things more trying to the patience than the long wasted days of waiting.

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

Each man in his way is a treasure.

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

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.

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