https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/80438.Ernest_Shackleton
“Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.”
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http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5199
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/shackleton/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2906_shacklet.html
In this time of the COVID-19 global pandemic - Shackleton's account, in his book, "South!" comes to mind as a message of hope, fortitude, courage, faith, and triumph - and of the vital importance of our attitude in surviving through tough times.
Upon Shackleton's arrival at Elephant Island, to finally rescue his men, this exchange happened:
"Soon the boat approached near enough for the Boss, who was standing up in the bows, to shout to Wild, 'Are you all well?' To which he replied, 'All safe, all well,'...."
https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/south/south_shackleton_chapter12.php
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