66 Quotes by Jacques-Yves Cousteau

May this continent, the last explored by humankind, be the first one to be spared by humankind.

In the deep space of the sea I have found my moon.

It is certain that the study of human psychology, if it were undertaken exclusively in prisons, would also lead to misrepresentation and absurd generalizations.

Overconsumption and overpopulation underlie every environmental problem we face today.

We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.

Perhaps the time has come to formulate a moral code which would govern our relations with the great creatures of the sea as well as with those on dry land. That this will come to pass is my dear wish.

When one man, for whatever reason, has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.

People protect what they love.

I am not a scientist. I am, rather, an impresario of scientists.