These are some quotes that I've journaled over the years. I found them inspirational at the time that I read them in the book: THE WORST JOURNEY IN THE WORLD, and I still do. Enjoy.
"What lots and lots I could tell you of this journey. How much better has it been than lounging in to great comfort at home.
"After all we are setting a good example to our countrymen, if not by getting into a tight place, by facing it like men when we were there." CAPTAIN RF SCOTT, 1912.
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"Some will tell you that you are mad, and nearly all will say, "What is the use?" For we are a nation of shopkeeper's, and no shopkeeper will look at research which does not promise financial return with in a year. And you will sledge nearly alone, but those with whom you sledge will not be shopkeeper's: that is worth a good deal.
"Those who guide the world now may think they are doing quite well: so perhaps did the dodo.
"If you march your Winter's journey you will have your reward, so long as all you want is a Penguin's egg.
"If you are a brave man you will do nothing: if you are fearful you may do much, for none but cowards have need to prove their bravery.
"not incapable of judging my elders, but too young to have found out whether my judgment was worth anything.
"Both sexually and socially the polar 'explorer' must make up his mind to be starved.
"Exploration is the physical expression of the intellectual passion.
"and I tell you, if you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression, go out and explore." APSLEY CHERRY-GARRARD
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