El porvenir no me inquieta; lo que es duro a veces es el presente - Jules Verne

Le grand architecte de l'univers l'a construite on bons matériaux.

To look at the height of Snäfell it seemed impossible to reach the summit. But after an hours' fatigue and athletic exercise, a sort of staircase suddenly appeared in the midst of the vast carpet of snow lying on the croup of the volcano, and this greatly simplified our ascent. (p. 73)

Our principle is, that books, instead of growing mouldy behind an iron grating, should be worn out under the eyes of many readers.