It seems a pity, but I do not think that I can write more. For God's sake look after our people.

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.

We took risks. We knew we took them. Things have come out against us. We have no cause for complaint.

To wait idly is the worst of conditions.

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

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

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

As one looks across the barren stretches of the pack, it is sometimes difficult to realise what teeming life exists immediately beneath its surface.

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

Great God! This is an awful place.

Each man in his way is a treasure.

May success knock your door always

Be yourself because an original is worth more than a copy.

All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.

Swearing is an art form. You can express yourself much more exactly, much more succinctly, with properly used curse words.

As the bee collecteth honey with great zest, so the fool collecteth wealth.

Show me a good sportsman and I'll show you a player I'm looking to trade.

History is not life, but since only life makes history, the union of the two is obvious.

A memoir should have some uplifting quality, inspiring or illuminating, and that's what separates a life story that can influence other people.

Evermore thanks, the exchequer of the poor

I like to be around people who are very passionate. People that won't fight but that will be very over-protective and outspoken about their opinion, their point of view, their ideas.