Half of the confusion in the world comes from not knowing how little we need.

- Richard E. Byrd

I am hopeful that Antarctica in its symbolic robe of white will shine forth as a continent of peace as nations working together there in the cause of…

- Richard E. Byrd

A man doesn't begin to attain wisdom until he recognizes he is no longer indispensable.

- Richard E. Byrd

Give wind and tide a chance to change.

- Richard E. Byrd

Give praise to others while they are here; they won't need it in the hereafter.

- Richard E. Byrd

No woman has ever stepped on Little America - and we have found it to be the most silent and peaceful place in the world.

- Richard E. Byrd

Few men during their lifetime come anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them. There are deep wells of strength that are never used.

- Richard E. Byrd

Progress grows out of motion.

- Richard E. Byrd

Solitude is an excellent laboratory in which to observe the extent to which manners and habits are conditioned by others.

- Richard E. Byrd