Запись в дневнике от 5 мая 1911 года. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
self-assertion is a mask which covers many a weakness. As a rule we have neither the time nor the desire to look beneath it, and so it is that commonly we accept people on their own valuation. Here the outward show is nothing, it is the inward purpose that counts. So the gods dwindle and the humble supplant them. Pretence is useless.
Роберт Скотт знаменитые цитаты
Из «Послания к общественности», написанного на Шельфовом леднике Росса. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
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.
Из прощального письма Скотта своей супруге, написанного на шельфовом леднике Росса. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
What lots and lots I could tell you of this journey. How much better has it been than lounging in too great comfort at home. What tales you would have for the boy. But what a price to pay.
Из «Послания к общественности», написанного на Шельфовом леднике Росса. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
The Beardmore Glacier is not difficult in fine weather, but on our return we did not get a single completely fine day; this with a sick companion enormously increased our anxieties/
Из прощального письма Скотта своей супруге, написанного на шельфовом леднике Росса. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
Make the boy interested in natural history if you can; it is better than games; they encourage it in some schools.
Из прощального письма сэру Джеймсу Барри, написанного на шельфовом леднике Росса. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
We are showing that Englishmen can still die with a bold spirit, fighting it out to the end. It will be known that we have accomplished our object in reaching the Pole, and that we have done everything possible, even to sacrificing ourselves in order to save sick companions. I think this makes an example for Englishmen of the future, and
Последняя запись в дневнике, датируемая 29 мартом. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
We arrived within 11 miles of our old One Ton Camp with fuel for one hot meal and food for two days. For four days we have been unable to leave the tent - the gale howling about us. We are weak, writing is difficult, but for my own sake I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past. We took risks, we knew we took them; things have come out against us, and therefore we have no cause for complaint, but bow to the will of Providence, determined still to do our best to the last. For God's sake look after our people.
„Боюсь, что нам придётся уйти, а это поставит экспедицию в скверное положение.“
Из прощального письма сэру Эдгару Спейеру, написанного на шельфовом леднике Росса. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
I fear we must go and that it leaves the Expedition in a bad muddle.
Запись в дневнике от 17 марта, сделанная по достижению Южного полюса Земли. Источник: Скотт Р. Экспедиция к Южному полюсу. 1910—1912 гг. Прощальные письма / Пер. с англ. В. А. Островского, Под ред. М. Г. Деева. — Москва: Дрофа. — ISBN 978-5-358-0547
Great God! this is an awful place and terrible enough for us to have laboured to it without the reward of priority.
Роберт Скотт: Цитаты на английском языке
Journal, 29 March 1912 http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/
Контексте: We arrived within 11 miles of our old One Ton Camp with fuel for one hot meal and food for two days. For four days we have been unable to leave the tent - the gale howling about us. We are weak, writing is difficult, but for my own sake I do not regret this journey, which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships, help one another, and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past. We took risks, we knew we took them; things have come out against us, and therefore we have no cause for complaint, but bow to the will of Providence, determined still to do our best to the last.
Journal, 16 or 17 March 1912 http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/
Контексте: Should this be found I want these facts recorded. Oates’ last thoughts were of his Mother, but immediately before he took pride in thinking that his regiment would be pleased with the bold way in which he met his death. We can testify to his bravery. He has borne intense suffering for weeks without complaint, and to the very last was able and willing to discuss outside subjects. He did not – would not – give up hope to the very end. He was a brave soul. This was the end. He slept through the night before last, hoping not to wake; but he woke in the morning – yesterday. It was blowing a blizzard. He said, ‘I am just going outside and may be some time.’ He went out into the blizzard and we have not seen him since.
“Scott Statue, Christchurch, New Zealand]]For God's sake look after our people.”
Journal, 29 March 1912 http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/, quoted in Scott's Last Expedition (1913) vol.1, ch.20
Journal, 29 March 1912 http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/
Journal, 29 March 1912 http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/; final words, quoted in Scott's Last Expedition (1913) vol.1, ch.20
“I have done this to show what an Englishman can do.”
Note found on his corpse; quoted in Bruce Chatwin, What am I Doing Here?
Journal, 17 January 1912 http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/diaries/scottslastexpedition/page/7/, quoted in Scott's Last Expedition (1913) vol.1, ch.18
Last letter to his wife, quoted in Scott's Last Expedition (1913) vol.1, ch.20