Never stop because you are afraid - you are never so likely to be wrong.

- Fridtjof Nansen

Have you not succeeded? Continue! Have you succeeded? Continue!

- Fridtjof Nansen

You are one with your skis and nature. This is something that develops not only the body but the soul as well, and it has a deeper meaning for a peop…

- Fridtjof Nansen

It is better to go skiing and think of God, than go to church and think of sport.

- Fridtjof Nansen

I demolish my bridges behind me - then there is no choice but forward.

- Fridtjof Nansen

Alas! Alas! Life is full of disappointments; as one reaches one ridge there is always another and a higher one beyond which blocks the view.

- Fridtjof Nansen

Happiness is the struggle towards a summit and, when it is attained, it is happiness to glimpse new summits on the other side.

- Fridtjof Nansen

The first great thing is to find yourself and for that you need solitude and contemplation - at least sometimes. I can tell you deliverance will not …

- Fridtjof Nansen

If nations could overcome the mutual fear and distrust whose sombre shadow is now thrown over the world, and could meet with confidence and good will…

- Fridtjof Nansen