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Jules Verne, born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France, and died on March 24, 1905. He was a renowned French science fiction novelist in the 19th century, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. Verne's works are characterized by their rich imagination and unique scientific fantasy, with notable titles such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.

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Famous Jules Verne Quotes

“Well, gentlemen, do you believe in the possibility of aerial locomotion by machines heavier than air? ... You ask yourselves doubtless if this apparatus, so marvellously adapted for aerial locomotion, is susceptible of receiving greater speed. It is not worth while to conquer space if we cannot devour it. I wanted the air to be a solid support to me, and it is. I saw that to struggle against the wind I must be stronger than the wind, and I am.”

Ifs Believe Wells Wanted Asks Space Support Struggle Saws Greater Air Possibility Wind Machines Stronger Speed Conquer Gentleman Aviation Receiving Predictions Adapted Susceptible

Author:Jules Verne

“I believe that water will one day be employed as fuel, that hydrogen and oxygen which constitute it, used singly or together, will furnish an inexhaustible source of heat and light, of an intensity of which coal is not capable.”

Believe Light Together Used I Believe Water Source One Day Capable Heat Fuel Intensity Coal Employed Oxygen Hydrogen Hydrogen Fuel

Book:Abandoned

Source: Abandoned

“I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through.”

Believe Earth Spirit I Believe Walks Cat Clouds Pet Kitten Feline Funny Cat Purring Purring Cats Cat Lover Inspirational Cat Cute Cat Rescue Cats Herding Cats Nine Lives

Author:Jules Verne

“He who is mistaken in an action which he sincerely believes to be right may be an enemy, but retains our esteem.”

Believe May Action Enemy Esteem Mistaken Sincerely

Book:The Mysterious Island (World Classics, Unabridged)

Source: The Mysterious Island (World Classics, Unabridged)

“I believe cats to be spirits come to earth.”

Believe Earth Spirit I Believe Cat Kitten Feline Funny Cat Purring Purring Cats Cat Lover Inspirational Cat Cute Cat Rescue Cats Herding Cats Nine Lives

Author:Jules Verne

“He believed in it, as certain good women believe in the leviathan-by faith, not by reason.”

Believe Reason Certain Sea Sailor Good Woman Leviathan

Book:Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea / Vingt mille lieues sous les mers (Bilingual Edition: English - French / Édition bilingue: anglais - français)

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea / Vingt mille lieues sous les mers (Bilingual Edition: English - French / Édition bilingue: anglais - français)