Optimism Is True Moral Courage.

One Feels 'the Dearth Of Human Words, The Roughness Of Mortal Speech' In Trying To Describe Things Intangible.

I Thought You'd Rather Have A Live Donkey Than A Dead Lion.

(was He Talking About A Polar Expedition, Or Marriage?) -jorge Men Wanted: For Hazardous Journey. Small Wages, Bitter Cold, Long Months Of Complete Darkness, Constant Danger, Safe Return Doubtful. Honour And Recognition In Case Of Success.

I Have Often Marveled At The Thin Line Which Separates Success From Failure.

Now My Eyes Are Turned From The South To The North, And I Want To Lead One More Expedition. This Will Be The Last... To The North Pole.