I repeat that the distance between the earth and her satellite is a mere trifle, and undeserving of serious consideration. I am convinced that before twenty years are over, one-half of our earth will have paid a visit to the moon. Jules Verne considerationconvincedistance share on social
A man of merit owes himself to the homage of the rest of mankind who recognize his worth. Jules Verne homagemanmankind Change image and share on social
What is there unreasonable in admitting the intervention of a supernatural power in the most ordinary circumstances of life? Jules Verne admitcircumstanceintervention Change image and share on social
I have noticed that many who do not believe in God believe in everything else, even in the evil eye. Jules Verne evileyegod Change image and share on social
One has only to follow events, and you will be all right. The surest way is to take whatever comes as it comes. Jules Verne eventfollowsure Change image and share on social
In the United States, there is no project so audacious for which people cannot be found to guarantee the cost and find the working expenses. Jules Verne audaciouscostexpense Change image and share on social
How many persons condemned to the horrors of solitary confinement have gone mad - simply because the thinking faculties have lain dormant! Jules Verne condemnconfinementdormant Change image and share on social
Put two Yankees in a room together, and in an hour they will each have gained ten dollars from the other. Jules Verne dollargainhour Change image and share on social
The Yankees, the first mechanicians in the world, are engineers - just as the Italians are musicians and the Germans metaphysicians - by right of birth. Nothing is more natural, therefore, than to perceive them applying their audacious ingenuity to the science of gunnery. Jules Verne applyaudaciousbirth share on social
You cannot oppose reasoning to pride, the principal of all the vices, since, by its very nature, the proud man refuses to listen to it. Jules Verne listenmannature Change image and share on social