When science has sent forth her fiat - it is only to hear and obey. Jules Verne fiathearobey Change image and share on social
Everybody knows that England is the world of betting men, who are of a higher class than mere gamblers: to bet is in the English temperament. Jules Verne betclassengland Change image and share on social
Nothing can astound an American. It has often been asserted that the word 'impossible' is not a French one. People have evidently been deceived by the dictionary. In America, all is easy, all is simple; and as for mechanical difficulties, they are overcome before they arise. Jules Verne americaamericanarise 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
In presence of Nature's grand convulsions, man is powerless. Jules Verne convulsiongrandman 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
Imagine a society in which there were neither rich nor poor. What evils, afflictions, sorrows, disorders, catastrophes, disasters, tribulations, misfortunes, agonies, calamities, despair, desolation and ruin would be unknown to man! Jules Verne afflictionagonycalamity 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
Ah! Young people, travel if you can, and if you cannot - travel all the same! Jules Verne peopletravelyoung Change image and share on social
