Jules Verne Professions : Novelist Born : February 8, 1828 Died : March 24, 1905 Browse All Authors Top 167 quotes by Jules Verne 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 you man constitution health 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 i-am will serious moon With happiness as with health: to enjoy it, one should be deprived of it occasionally. Jules Verne enjoy health should happiness Is not a woman's heart unfathomable? Jules Verne woman unfathomable heart When one has taken root, one puts out branches. Jules Verne root out branches taken However strong, however imposing a ship may appear, it is not 'disgraced' because it flies before the tempest. A commander ought always to remember that a man's life is worth more than the mere satisfaction of his own pride. In any case, to be obstinate is blameable, and to be wilful is dangerous. Jules Verne man strong remember life Ah! Young people, travel if you can, and if you cannot - travel all the same! Jules Verne you young people travel Similar Authors Adam Johnson novelist Ivan Goncharov novelist Binnie Kirshenbaum novelist Bruce Jay Friedman novelist Buchi Emecheta novelist Bryce Courtenay novelist All Authors