Nature’s creative power is far beyond man’s instinct of destruction.  [Taken from Verne’s book, TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.]

Before all masters, necessity is the one most listened to, and who teaches the best.  [Taken from Verne’s book, THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND.]

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright.  Several of his novels became classics, and two of his finest works are listed in the quotes above.  His writings were highly skilled in their technical aspects, even though his vision was years ahead of his lifetime.