Blind Descent Quotes

“Pain slows time, and hanging there, badly damaged, Kabanikhin learned something about eternity.”
― James M. Tabor, Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth

“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.”
― James M. Tabor, Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth

“One could even paraphrase Bulwer-Lytton to say that interest does what it can, but obsession does what it must.”
― James M. Tabor, Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth

“It was partly that they were used to being in the cage with the lions.”
― James M. Tabor, Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth

“They shared a fondness for barbed humor and skill at using it to defuse stress. Each recognized the other as a master of this dangerous game, producing mutual respect.”
― James M. Tabor, Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth