Jules Verne believed mistakes are vital for progress and learning. His quote emphasizes that errors are useful steps toward ...

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Originally and inexpertly translated in 1879, Verne's cautionary tale concerns human failings in the face of both wealth and scientific progress. Instead of valorizing progress like most Verne novels, ...