Well, I thought I was so tranquil! I need to give up that illusion! There is decidedly no rest to be had in this world.
Jules VerneAbout author
- Author's profession: Author, Writer
- Nationality: french
- Born: February 8, 1828
- Died: March 24, 1905
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