Quote by Jacques Yves Cousteau

The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it.

The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For ma

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This quote highlights the differing sources of happiness for different creatures. The bee and the dolphin find happiness simply in their existence, appreciating the basic pleasures of life. In contrast, humans find fulfillment in not only recognizing their own existence but also contemplating the meaning and marvel of life itself. It suggests that human happiness goes beyond mere survival instincts, encompassing a desire to understand and appreciate the beauty of existence.

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By Jacques Yves Cousteau

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