When he was twelve, Jules Verne crept onto a ship that was bound for India, and was caught and whipped by his father. What famous phrase did Jules Verne say after that?
- This shall not stop me, for it is pain that makes man grow stronger.
- You shall be sorry for this one day, father.
- Being curious really, really hurts.
- I shall from now on only travel in my imagination.
Answer
The correct answer is D) I shall from now on only travel in my imagination..
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