Astronomy Quote by Jules Verne
“In spite of the opinions of certain narrow-minded people who would shut up the human race upon this globe, we shall one day travel to the Moon, the planets, and the stars with the same facility, rapidity and certainty as we now make the ocean voyage from Liverpool to New York.”
About This Quote
Source Book: From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne, 1865
Human ambition will overcome narrow skepticism, making space travel as routine as ocean voyages.
In simple terms: People will eventually travel to space easily.
Believe in progress despite doubt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- education
- policy planning
- public outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits our willingness to invest in space?
- How does public perception shape scientific funding?
Some may argue resources could be better spent on Earth.