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.
Jules Verne, Jules VERNE (2016). “From the Earth to the moon/De la Terre à la lune (Bilingual edition/Édition bilingue)”, p.112, Jules Verne
