Journals: Captain Scott's Last Expedition
A source page for quotes linked to Robert Falcon Scott.
“It seems a pity, but I do not think that I can write more. For God's sake look after our people.”
“Keep engaged in the all new popular and fancy, positive side of things!”
“I can imagine few things more trying to the patience than the long wasted days of waiting.”
“We are very near the end, but have not and will not lose our good cheer.”
“I have come to the conclusion that life in the Antarctic Regions can be very pleasant.”
“Certainly dog driving is the most terrible work one has to face in this sort of business.”
“But take comfort in that I die at peace with the world and myself - not afraid.”
“Each man in his way is a treasure.”
“Hunger and fear are the only realities in dog life: an empty stomach makes a fierce dog.”
“To wait idly is the worst of conditions.”
“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.”
“I fear we have shot our bolt - but we have been to Pole and done the longest journey on record.”
“Slowly but surely the sea is freezing over.”
“With great care we might have a dog's chance, but no more.”