Fridtjof Nansen quotes

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian, renowned for crossing Greenland's interior and his work with refugees. His Arctic expeditions pushed the boundaries of human endurance and scientific discovery. He became a Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his efforts to assist displaced people after World War I. Here are 8 of his quotes:

It is better to go skiing and think of God, than go to church and think of sport. (Fridtjof Nansen)
The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer. View quote
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I demolish my bridges behind me - then there is no choice but forward. View quote
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Never stop because you are afraid - you are never so likely to be wrong. View quote
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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. View quote
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The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light. It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man. View quote
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Never keep a line of retreat: it is a wretched invention. View quote
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Let me tell you the secret of such so-called successes as there have been in my life, and here I believe I give you really good advice. It was to burn my boats and demolish my bridges behind me. Then one loses no time in looking behind, when one should have quite enough to do in looking ahead... View quote
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