A favorite show of mine while
growing up was the documentary series “The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau” begun before I was born and hosted by Rod Serling. Sad
to say, it didn’t lead to a career in marine biology because I let asthma hold
me back. That aside, I’d like to share a quote from the French naval officer, explorer,
conservationist, innovator, scientist, and more (you can read the Wikipedia
article here). And many thanks to Annie of McGuffy’s Reader for starting Positive
Sparks.
“The happiness of the bee and
the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it.” - Jacques-Yves Cousteau
May you find wonder in every
day.
Oh, this is one of my favourite humans. Excellent! And, yes, there is much truth in this. Cousteau made such an important impact with his teachings. Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit! Thank you for your Sparks, Darla. Cousteau rocks, and so do you. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for starting this! Hugs back, my dear.
DeleteI do find wonder everyday because I look for the wonder. Many are so busy this passes them by. Lovely quote.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day filled with wonder. ☺
Good for you! I try to do the same. And I hope you have a lovely day, too.
DeleteFabulous quote and a great perspective on life - look for the wonder.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteThat is a great spark. I had never seen that quote before.
ReplyDeleteI dug for it. ~grin~ Thanks for the kind word!
DeleteI never got a chance to see his show. But I heard good things about it.
ReplyDeleteI loved it. ~grin~ Be well!
DeleteI LOVED Jacques Cousteau's TV show! And that quote is one of my favorites! Thanks for bringing back some fabulous memories!
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Marv's Mom
Aw, you're welcome! Happy Sparks Monday!
DeleteA great, albeit frustrating quote. The implication is just that: man's ability to think, to manipulate and consider the world around us, is our equally our most incredible, uplifting quality while also our most self-destructive.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Robert. He had a dim view of mankind's ability to rise above our potential for destruction. Be well!
DeleteI loved that show growing up. I did try to go into marine biology as a result, but didn't in the end. I did take up scuba diving, very young, as a result of Jacques Cousteau's show and also Sea Hunt.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. That's so cool, my dear. You're way more adventurous than me, though my partner took up scuba diving for a time.
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