Around the World in Eighty Days Respect and Reputation Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

"Why, you are a man of heart!"

"Sometimes," replied Phileas Fogg quietly, "when I have the time." (12.19-20)

Good thing Phileas has decided to rescue a princess in distress. Looks like there's a heart underneath all that gentlemanly manliness after all… well, if he has the time.

Quote #8

But this man of nerve manifested neither impatience nor annoyance; it seemed as if the storm were a part of his programme, and had been foreseen. (18.2)

Nothing should worry a gentleman—he's supposed to be calm, collected, and all knowing, all the time. Phileas Fogg must have a crystal ball tucked under his waistcoat.

Quote #9

The detective had a feeling akin to humiliation in profiting by the kindness of Mr. Fogg. (20.14)

Gentlemen can tell when other gentlemen are just doing their duty. Mr. Fogg has earned Detective Fix's respect by being kind to him when he didn't really have to.