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Lincoln Ellsworth Quotes

Not until, years later, I found my true interest in life did I discover that I could master a subject, no matter how difficult, if it helped me in what I wanted to do.

Not until, years later, I found my true interest in life did I discover that I could master a subject, no matter how difficult, if it helped me in what I wanted to do.

Lincoln Ellsworth
Years, Interest In Life, Matter
Lincoln Ellsworth (1938). “Beyond Horizons”, New York, Book League of America

One of the things that made me persist in the Antarctic in the face of sickening discouragements was my determination to name a portion of the earth's surface after my father.

Lincoln Ellsworth
Determination, Father, Names
Lincoln Ellsworth (1938). “Beyond Horizons”, New York, Book League of America

If I did not have for him the warm affection a son feels toward a less austere and preoccupied father, I at least had an immense respect for him, and a great admiration.

Lincoln Ellsworth
Father, Son, Admiration
Lincoln Ellsworth (1938). “Beyond Horizons”, New York, Book League of America

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