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An Englishman does not joke about such an important matter as a bet.

Jules Verne

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Jules Verne
Age: 77 †
Born: 1828
Born: February 8
Died: 1905
Died: March 24
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Jules Gabriel Verne
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Though sleep is called our best friend, it is a friend who often keeps us waiting!
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Better to put things at the worst at first and reserve the best for a surprise.
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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.
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Reality provides us with facts so romantic that imagination itself could add nothing to them.
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