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Fridtjof Nansen
Norwegian
Explorer
About the author
Alas! Alas! Life is full of disappointments; as one reaches one ridge there is always another and a higher one beyond which blocks the view.
Fridtjof Nansen,
Norwegian
Explorer
#Life
#Disappointments
The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer.
Fridtjof Nansen,
Norwegian
Explorer
#Time
Never stop because you are afraid - you are never so likely to be wrong.
Fridtjof Nansen,
Norwegian
Explorer
#Wrong
Never keep a line of retreat: it is a wretched invention.
Fridtjof Nansen,
Norwegian
Explorer
#Invention
I demolish my bridges behind me - then there is no choice but forward.
Fridtjof Nansen,
Norwegian
Explorer
#Choice
It is better to go skiing and think of God, than go to church and think of sport.
Fridtjof Nansen,
Norwegian
Explorer
#God
#Church