The colonists had no library at their disposal; but the engineer was a book which was always at hand, always open at the page which one wanted, a book which answered all their questions, and which they often consulted.

The sole precoccupation of this learned society was the destruction of humanity for philanthropic reasons and the perfection of weapons as instruments of civilization.

I wanted to see what no one had yet observed, even if I had to pay for this curiosity with my life.

The cold, increased by the tremendous speed, deprived them of the power of speech.

You will travel in a Land of Marvels

We were alone. Where, I could not say, hardly imagine. All was black, and such a dense black that, after some minutes, my eyes had not been able to discern even the faintest glimmer.

Though sleep is called our best friend, it is a friend who often keeps us waiting!