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Alfred Lansing was an American journalist known for his coverage of exploration and maritime history. His works delved into the courage and determination of human exploration into the unknown.

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Famous Alfred Lansing Quotes

“In all the world there is no desolation more complete than the polar night. It is a return to the Ice Age— no warmth, no life, no movement. Only those who have experienced it can fully appreciate what it means to be without the sun day after day and week after week. Few men unaccustomed to it can fight off its effects altogether, and it has driven some men mad.”

Night Dark Sun Cold Desolation Ice Age Antarctica

Book:Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

Source: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

“The whole undertaking was criticized in some circles as being too "audacious." And perhaps it was. But if it hadn't been audacious, it wouldn't have been to Shackleton's liking. He was, above all, an explorer in the classic mold—utterly self-reliant, romantic, and just a little swashbuckling.”

Bravery Exploration

Book:Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

Source: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

“No matter what the odds, a man does not pin his last hope for survival on something and then expect that it will fail.”

Men Doe Matter Lasts Failing Survival No Matter What Odds Pins

Book:Endurance

Source: Endurance

“In that instant they felt an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. Though they had failed dismally even to come close to the expedition's original objective, they knew now that somehow they had done much, much more than ever they set out to do.”

Done Felt Pride Originals Objectives Accomplishment Instant Overwhelming Expeditions

Book:Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

Source: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

“it's been my experience that most writers don't talk about their craft--they just do it”

Crafts Just Do It

Author:Alfred Lansing

“I have a great many opinions about writing, but I'm afraid that all of them are unprintable”

Writing Opinion Great Men

Book:Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

Source: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

About the Author

Born: July 21, 1921
Died: 1975
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 6

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