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Around the World in 80 Days quotes

Jules Verne

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“But what then? What had he really gained by all this trouble? What had he brought back from this long and weary journey? Nothing, say you? Perhaps so; nothing but a charming woman, who, strange as it may appear, made him the happiest of men!...” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days
“The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment.” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days
“it is by no means useless to travel, if a man wants to see something new.” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days
“A true Englishman doesn't joke when he is talking about so serious a thing as a wager” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days
“Trains, like time and tide, stop for no one.” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days
“great robbers always resemble honest folks. Fellows who have rascally faces have only one course to take, and that is to remain honest; otherwise they would be arrested off-hand. ” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days
“rash as the Americans usually are, when they are prudent there is good reason for it.” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days
“Passports are only good for annoying honest folks, and aiding in the flight of rogues.” Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days

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