Ann Bancroft Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ann Bancroft.

Ann Bancroft is an American explorer, author, and educator who was born in 1955. She gained international recognition as the first woman to successfully journey across the ice of the Arctic and Antarctic. Bancroft has dedicated her life to promoting female empowerment and outdoor education. Through her initiative, the Ann Bancroft Foundation, she has empowered young girls and women to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. She is also an accomplished speaker and has delivered motivational speeches on various platforms. Ann Bancroft's adventurous spirit and contributions have inspired countless individuals around the world.

For me, exploration is about that journey to the interior, i

For me, exploration is about that journey to the interior, into your own heart. I'm always wondering, how will I act at my moment of truth? Will I rise up and do what's right, even if every fiber of my being is telling me otherwise?

A life lesson for me is, how do you muster the courage to ta

A life lesson for me is, how do you muster the courage to take on a new risk? Whether it's starting up a business or taking on a new project or expedition. I think the risks that we take are all relative to the risk-taker.

I get stubborn and dig in when people tell me I can't do som

I get stubborn and dig in when people tell me I can't do something and I think I can. It goes back to my childhood when I had problems in school because I have a learning disability.

This journey is not over. Our education initiatives have so

This journey is not over. Our education initiatives have so much momentum, and we're committed to sharing even more stories from the Arctic when we return.

I had no doubts I could go to the pole. I may not be as stro

I had no doubts I could go to the pole. I may not be as strong, but I make up for physical strength in other areas, like steadiness and not panicking under stress.

I wanted to be a teacher, but I was a lousy student, one of

I wanted to be a teacher, but I was a lousy student, one of the slowest readers. It was a tremendous struggle. But I'm lucky I had some teachers who saw something in me.