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From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.
Jacques Yves Cousteau
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"From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free."
— Jacques Yves Cousteau

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From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. — Jacques Yves Cousteau

About Jacques Yves Cousteau

Jacques Yves Cousteau was a Explorer from France (1910–1997).

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Who said "From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to…"?
This quote is attributed to Jacques Yves Cousteau, a Explorer from France.
When did Jacques Yves Cousteau live?
Jacques Yves Cousteau lived from 1910 – 1997.