Civilization never recedes; the law of necessity ever forces it onwards.
• Part III, ch. XVI
• Part III, ch. XVI
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La civilisation ne recule jamais, et il semble qu’elle emprunte tous les droits à la nécessité.
— Jules Verne
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• Part III, ch. XVI" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Jules Verne
Jules Verne (8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French writer best known as a pioneering author in science fiction.
About Jules Verne
Jules Verne (8 February 1828 – 24 March 1905) was a French writer best known as a pioneering author in science fiction.
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