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.

Whatever one man is capable of imagining, other men will prove themselves capable of realizing.

Scent is the soul of flowers, and sea flowers, as splendid as they may be, have no soul!

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

There is hope for the future, and when the world is ready for a new and better life, all these things will some day come to pass, - in God's good time

Better to put things at the worst at first and reserve the best for a surprise.

But to find, all at once, right before your eyes, that the impossible had been mysteriously achieved by man himself: this staggers the mind!