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
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
When one has taken root, one puts out branches. Jules Verne branchputroot Change image and share on social
The sea is the vast reservoir of Nature. The globe began with sea, so to speak; and who knows if it will not end with it? Jules Verne beginendglobe Change image and share on social
In consequence of inventing machines, men will be devoured by them. Jules Verne consequencedevourinvent Change image and share on social
A true Englishman doesn't joke when he is talking about so serious a thing as a wager. Jules Verne englishmanjoketalk Change image and share on social
We may brave human laws, but we cannot resist natural ones. Jules Verne bravehumanlaw Change image and share on social
Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth. Jules Verne ladleadmake Change image and share on social
It is certain that the inanimate objects by which you are surrounded have a direct action on the brain. Jules Verne actionbraindirect Change image and share on social
An energetic man will succeed where an indolent one would vegetate and inevitably perish. Jules Verne energeticindolentinevitably Change image and share on social
