Fellows who have rascally faces have only one course to take, and that is to remain honest; otherwise, they would be arrested off-hand. Jules Verne arrestfacefellow Change image and share on social
With happiness as with health: to enjoy it, one should be deprived of it occasionally. Jules Verne depriveenjoyhappiness Change image and share on social
The body regulates the soul, and, like the balance-wheel, it is submitted to regular oscillations. Jules Verne balancebodyoscillation Change image and share on social
The Chinaman has only a passive courage, but this courage he possesses in the highest degree. His indifference to death is truly extraordinary. When he is ill, he sees it approach, and does not falter. When condemned, and already in the hands of an officer, he manifests no fear. Jules Verne approachchinamancondemn share on social
The moon, by her comparative proximity, and the constantly varying appearances produced by her several phases, has always occupied a considerable share of the attention of the inhabitants of the earth. Jules Verne appearanceattentioncomparative share on social
It must be that a man who shuts himself up between four walls must lose the faculty of associating ideas and words. Jules Verne associatefacultyidea Change image and share on social
Put two ships in the open sea, without wind or tide, and, at last, they will come together. Throw two planets into space, and they will fall one on the other. Place two enemies in the midst of a crowd, and they will inevitably meet; it is a fatality, a question of time; that is all. Jules Verne crowdenemyfall share on social
Now, when an American has an idea, he directly seeks a second American to share it. If there be three, they elect a president and two secretaries. Given four, they name a keeper of records, and the office is ready for work; five, they convene a general meeting, and the club is fully constituted. Jules Verne americanclubconstitute share on social
Man's constitution is so peculiar that his health is purely a negative matter. No sooner is the rage of hunger appeased than it becomes difficult to comprehend the meaning of starvation. It is only when you suffer that you really understand. Jules Verne appeasecomprehendconstitution share on social