I remained a steadfast adherent of the opinions of Professor Liedenbrock, and I envied the stolid indifference of Hans, who, without going into causes and effects, went on with his eyes shut wherever his destiny guided him.
Mindenben helyeseltem Lidenbrock professzornak, és irigyeltem Hans tökéletes közönyét, mert ő nem kutatta sem az okokat, sem a következményeket, hanem vakon ment arra, amerre a sorsa vitte.