I'm 68 and a half years old; I grew up with newspapers; I love newspapers; I love the news business. I started CNN; I'm a journalist and proud of it.
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The sad thing about destroying the environment is that we're going to take the rest of life with us. The bluebirds will be gone, and the elephants will be gone, and the tigers will be gone, and the pandas will be gone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Destroying the environment threatens the extinction of numerous species.
This quote by Ted Turner highlights the grave consequences of environmental destruction, emphasizing that our actions not only harm our immediate surroundings but also lead to the extinction of other life forms. It serves as a poignant reminder that when we fail to protect our environment, we jeopardize the delicate balance of nature and the diverse species that inhabit it, ultimately affecting our own survival.
Themes
EnvironmentDestructionSpeciesExtinctionConservation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on climate change, this quote can emphasize the urgency of protecting wildlife.
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