Around the World in Eighty Days Money Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

He was not lavish, nor, on the contrary, avaricious; for whenever he knew that money was needed for a noble, useful, or benevolent purpose, he supplied it quickly, and sometimes anonymously. (1.4)

There's something about a rich dude who handles his money like a pro that we kind of like… Phileas, are you available next Friday night?

Quote #2

Was Phileas Fogg rich? Undoubtedly. But those who knew him best could not imagine how he had made his fortune, and Mr. Fogg was the last person to whom to apply for the information. (1.4)

Phileas Fogg has buckets of cash, but nobody knows where it comes from. This is part of how he becomes Suspect Number One for Detective Fix as he tries to solve the bank robbery.

Quote #3

His sole pasttimes were reading the paper and playing whist. (1.6)

Ain't that the life. Reading and gambling—and ol' Phileas isn't even retired.