Quote#Death
Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood,…
Quote byRobert Falcon Scott · 1868–1912
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Journal, 29 March 1912; final words, quoted in Scott's Last Expedition (1913) vol.1, ch.20.
English (original)
Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale, but surely, surely, a great rich country like ours will see that those who are dependent on us are properly provided for.
— Robert Falcon Scott
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