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No sooner does man discover intelligence than he tries to involve it in his own stupidity.
Jacques Yves Cousteau
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— Jacques Yves Cousteau

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About Jacques Yves Cousteau

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

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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.