Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

If we're destroying our trees and destroying our environment and hurting animals and hurting one another and all that stuff, there's got to be a very powerful energy to fight that. I think we need more love in the world. We need more kindness, more compassion, more joy, more laughter. I definitely want to contribute to that.

If we're destroying our trees and destroying our environment

Summary

This quote emphasizes the need for positivity and love in the face of the negativity and harm we inflict upon our environment and each other. It suggests that the destructive actions humans take against nature and living beings require a strong, transformative force to combat them. The speaker expresses the belief that the world needs an increase in love, kindness, compassion, joy, and laughter. They pledge their intention to actively contribute to fostering these positive qualities as a means of counteracting the negative impacts of our actions.

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By Ellen DeGeneres

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