Robert Kurson quotes

Robert Kurson is a New York Times bestselling author known for his captivating non-fiction narratives. His books, including "Shadow Divers" and "Pirate Hunters," have received critical acclaim for their gripping storytelling and meticulous research. With a background in journalism, Kurson brings a unique perspective to his writing, immersing readers in the high-stakes worlds of deep-sea diving and maritime adventures. Dive into the thrilling tales of exploration and discovery with Robert Kurson's riveting books.

When things are easy a person doesn’t really learn about himself. It’s what a person does at the moment of his greatest struggle that shows him who he really is.

- Robert Kurson

Most men, it seemed to them, went through life never really knowing themselves. A man might consider himself noble or brave or just, they believed, but until he was truly tested it would always be mere opinion.

- Robert Kurson

The only way to see what really matters in life is to go to the places that are hardest to reach.

- Robert Kurson

If you follow in another’s footsteps, you miss the problems really worth solving.

- Robert Kurson

If an undertaking was easy, someone else already would have done it.

- Robert Kurson

Excellence is born of preparation, dedication, focus, and tenacity; compromise on any of these and you become average.

- Robert Kurson