Is not a woman's heart unfathomable? Jules Verne heartunfathomablewoman Change image and share on social
The possession of wealth leads almost inevitably to its abuse. It is the chief, if not the only, cause of evils which desolate this world below. The thirst for gold is responsible for the most regrettable lapses into sin. Jules Verne abusechiefdesolate share on social
However strong, however imposing a ship may appear, it is not 'disgraced' because it flies before the tempest. A commander ought always to remember that a man's life is worth more than the mere satisfaction of his own pride. In any case, to be obstinate is blameable, and to be wilful is dangerous. Jules Verne blameablecasecommander share on social
To put up with what you cannot avoid is a philosophical principle, that may not perhaps lead you to the accomplishment of great deeds, but is assuredly eminently practical. Jules Verne accomplishmentassuredlyavoid Change image and share on social
The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides. Jules Verne breathcoverdesert Change image and share on social
Nothing is more dreadful than private duels in America. The two adversaries attack each other like wild beasts. Then it is that they might well covet those wonderful properties of the Indians of the prairies - their quick intelligence, their ingenious cunning, their scent of the enemy. Jules Verne adversaryamericaattack share on social
Man, a mere inhabitant of the earth, cannot overstep its boundaries! But though he is confined to its crust, he may penetrate into all its secrets. Jules Verne boundaryconfinecrust Change image and share on social
Civilization never recedes; the law of necessity ever forces it onwards. Jules Verne civilizationforcelaw Change image and 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