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.
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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.