To those who were not familiar with the motions of the moon, they demonstrated that she possesses two distinct motions, the first being that of rotation upon her axis, the second being that of revolution round the earth, accomplishing both together in an equal period of time, that is to say, in twenty-seven and one-third days.
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This quote is just one of 9 total Jules Verne quotes in our collection. Jules Verne is known for saying 'To those who were not familiar with the motions of the moon, they demonstrated that she possesses two distinct motions, the first being that of rotation upon her axis, the second being that of revolution round the earth, accomplishing both together in an equal period of time, that is to say, in twenty-seven and one-third days.' as well as some of the following quotes.
He believed in it, as certain good women believe in the leviathan--by faith, not by reason.
This quote is just one of 9 total Jules Verne quotes in our collection. Jules Verne is known for saying 'To those who were not familiar with the motions of the moon, they demonstrated that she possesses two distinct motions, the first being that of rotation upon her axis, the second being that of revolution round the earth, accomplishing both together in an equal period of time, that is to say, in twenty-seven and one-third days.' as well as some of the following quotes.