Man, a mere inhabitant of the earth, cannot overstep its boundaries! But though he is confined to its crust, he may penetrate… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
He who is mistaken in an action which he sincerely believes to be right may be an enemy, but retains our esteem. — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
My house is small, but may heaven grant that it is never full of friends. — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
On the earth, even in the darkest night, the light never wholly abandons his rule. It is diffused and subtle, but little… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
It may be taken for granted that, rash as Americans usually are, when they are prudent, there is good reason for it. — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
How tranquil is a coral tomb, and may the heavens grant that my companions and I be buried in no other! — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
However strong, however imposing a ship may appear, it is not 'disgraced' because it flies before the tempest. A commander ought always… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
Scent is the soul of flowers, and sea flowers, as splendid as they may be, have no soul! — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
It may be taken for granted that, rash as the Americans are, when they are prudent there is good reason for it. — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
But what then? What had he really gained by all this trouble? What had he brought back from this long and weary… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment. — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
“As I remarked before, the Asiatic elephant is smaller than the African, which is frequently twelve feet high, and its tusks are in proportion.… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
As long as a man's heart beats, as long as a man's flesh quivers, I do not allow that a being gifted with thought… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
Now, when an American has an idea, he directly seeks a second American to share it. If there be three, they elect a president… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
Well, my friend, this earth will one day be that cold corpse; it will become uninhabitable and uninhabited like the moon, which has long… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
Ah! Young people, travel if you can, and if you cannot - travel all the same! — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
It is always a vulgar and often an unhealthy pastime, and it is a vice which does not go alone; the man who gambles… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
“My uncle” is the natives’ usual name for the tiger, they believing that the soul of each of their ancestors is lodged for eternity… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
“Kâlagani evidently knew this thinly-peopled region perfectly, and guided us across it most admirably. On the 29th September our train began to ascend the… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
Well, I feel that we should always put a little art into what we do. It's better that way. — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
“— Isola in vendita per contanti, più le spese, al miglior offerente! — andava ripetendo a perdifiato Dean Felporg, banditore dell'auction, in cui venivano… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image
It is certain," exclaimed my uncle in a tone of triumph. "But silence, do you hear me? silence upon the whole subject; and let… — Jules Verne Copy Share Image