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.

Nature's creative power is far beyond man's instinct of destruction.

The Great Architect of the universe built it of good firm stuff.

What you do for money you do badly.

It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpet-bag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

The chance which now seems lost may present itself at the last moment.

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