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

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

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

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

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.

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.