Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be light!' And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.

In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be

Summary

This quote humorously depicts a satirical view of creation. It suggests that initially, there was nothingness, but God's command for light made it visible, despite there still being nothing substantial. The quote cleverly plays on the concept of bringing enlightenment to a situation that lacks substance or significance, emphasizing the irony in perceiving nothing more vividly.

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By Ellen DeGeneres

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