Lincoln Ellsworth Quotes

Lincoln Ellsworth — American Explorer born on May 12, 1880, died on May 26, 1951

Lincoln Ellsworth was a polar explorer from the United States and a major benefactor of the American Museum of Natural History... (wikipedia)

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.

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.

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 Quotes

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