Quote by: Fridtjof Nansen

The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness into light. It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, is no longer a man.


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Author Bio


  • NameFridtjof Nansen
  • DescriptionNorwegian polar explorer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
  • AliasesFridtjof Wedel-Jarlsberg Nansen
  • BornOctober 10, 1861
  • DiedMay 13, 1930
  • CountryNorway
  • ProfessionZoologist; Polar Explorer; Diplomat; Explorer; Professor; Scientist; Politician; Educationist
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Commander Of The Legion Of Honour; Knight Grand Cross Of The Royal Victorian Order; Order Of Franz Joseph; Knight Of The Order Of The Dannebrog; Order Of St. Olav