Shackleton Quotes
Shackleton’s frozen frontier still sparks fascination, and these nine snippets capture the grit, doubt, and quiet humor that followed his Antarctic quests. You’ll hear a sailor’s awe, a Bible‑torn moment, and a son’s wry take on a legendary dad. If you crave more, the Antarctic exploration, leadership under pressure, and historic expeditions pages offer deeper troves.
![“I have a number of heroes I still have warm feelings about. [Derek] Shackleton, for instance, was definitely, and still is, one of my great heroes.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/526/edmund-hillary-3760_feelings_i-have-a-number-of-heroes-i-still-have-w_1852931.jpg)
![“[Derek] Shackleton was a man who - it's probably arrogant to say it - but he was a little bit like me. He undertook incredible dangers and carried on over the sea and over the ice and all the rest of it. He was a remarkable man.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa5/edmund-hillary-3760_arrogant_derek-shackleton-was-a-man-who-it-s-prob_2854697.jpg)
