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He knew that in life there is a great deal of friction; and as friction always retards progress, he never rubbed against anybody.
"If the thing can be done, the first man to do it ought to be an Englishman."
"You must understand that ruffianly-looking fellows would not have a chance. They must remain honest or they would be arrested at once. It is the honest appearance that we are obliged to unmask;
Left London, Wednesday, 2nd October, at 8.45 p.m. Reached Paris, Thursday, at 8.40 a.m. Arrived at Turin, viâ Mont Cenis, Friday, 4th October, 6.35 a.m.
Left Turin, Friday, at 7.20 a.m. Arrived at Brindisi, Saturday, 5th October, 4 p.m. Embarked on Mongolia, Saturday, 5 p.m. Reached Suez, Wednesday, 9th October, 11 a.m. Total of hours occupied in the journey, 158-1/4, or 6-1/2 days.
If this extraordinary man went on in this manner all his life, he would finally quit the world, having done absolutely nothing for his own benefit or for that of others.
Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy,
antipodes
"melancholy sadness of right angles," as Victor Hugo said. In America, where everything is supposed to be done on the square, though the people do not reach that level, cities, houses, and follies are all done "squarely."
when the Mormon had recovered his breath Passe-partout plucked up courage to inquire how many wives the fugitive had left, as, judging from his anxiety to get away, he must have had twenty at least.
it may be taken for granted that when an American is prudent there is good reason for not being rash.
"As I always look at everything," replied Mr. Fogg; "in the best way I can."
