Roald Amundsen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Roald Amundsen.

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) was a Norwegian polar explorer hailed as one of the greatest adventurers of his time. He is best known for being the first person to reach the South Pole in December 1911, leading the Antarctic expedition known as the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. Amundsen also successfully navigated the Northwest Passage in 1906, becoming the first person known to traverse the Arctic and completed an aerial expedition to the North Pole in 1926. His pioneering spirit, meticulous planning, and determination established him as an iconic figure in the history of polar exploration.

We must always remember with gratitude and admiration the fi

We must always remember with gratitude and admiration the first sailors who steered their vessels through storms and mists, and increased our knowledge of the lands of ice in the South.

Roald Amundsen


We see many fine sunsets here, unique in the splendour of th

We see many fine sunsets here, unique in the splendour of their colour. No doubt the surroundings in this fairyland of blue and white do much to increase their beauty.

Roald Amundsen

Beauty Doubt