Had we lived I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale. Robert Falcon Scott bodycompanioncourage share on social
The events of the day's march are now becoming so dreary and dispiriting that one longs to forget them when we camp; it is an effort even to record them in a diary. Robert Falcon Scott campdaydiary Change image and share on social
I fear we have shot our bolt - but we have been to Pole and done the longest journey on record. Robert Falcon Scott boltfearjourney Change image and share on social
The dog is almost human in its demand for living interest, yet fatally less than human in its inability to foresee. Robert Falcon Scott demanddogfatally Change image and share on social
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course and the end cannot be far. It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. For God's sake, look after our people. Robert Falcon Scott endgodpeople Change image and share on social
The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment. Robert Falcon Scott daydoghour Change image and share on social
But we have been to the Pole and we shall die like gentlemen. I regret only for the women we leave behind. Robert Falcon Scott diegentlemanleave Change image and share on social
We are showing that Englishmen can still die with a bold spirit, fighting it out to the end. Robert Falcon Scott bolddieend Change image and share on social
But if we have been willing to give our lives to this enterprise, which is for the honour of our country, I appeal to our countrymen to see that those who depend on us are properly cared for. Robert Falcon Scott appealcarecountry Change image and share on social
I may not have proved a great explorer, but we have done the greatest march ever made and come very near to great success. Robert Falcon Scott explorergreatmake Change image and share on social