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.

A true Englishman doesn't joke when he is talking about so serious a thing as a wager.

What I'd like to be above all is a writer.

I saw the world. I learnt of new cultures. I flew across an ocean. I wore women's clothing. Made a friend. Fell in love. Who cares if I lost a wager? Queen Victoria: I do! I've got 20 quid riding on you

My house is small, but may heaven grant that it is never full of friends.

Before all masters, necessity is the one most listened to, and who teaches the best.

You are going to visit the land of marvels.