Quote by Ernest Shackleton

i had a dream when i was 22 that someday i would go to the region of ice and snow and go on and on till i came to one of the poles of the earth

i had a dream when i was 22 that someday i would go to the r

Summary

This quote captures a dream or ambition held by the speaker when they were 22 years old. They express a desire to explore the regions of ice and snow, pushing forward until they reach one of the Earth's poles. The quote suggests a longing for adventure and the pursuit of the unknown, highlighting the speaker's youthful spirit and aspirations for exploration and discovery.

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Hope Travel Adventure Dream Antarctica

By Ernest Shackleton

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