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I don't know what people are scared of...maybe they think their children will be influenced by gay marriage, but I've got to tell you, I was raised by two heterosexuals. Everywhere I looked - heterosexuals. And they did not influence me. It's time we love people for who they are and let them love who they want.
Ellen Degeneres
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What this quote means

This quote encourages acceptance and love for individuals regardless of their sexual orientation.

Ellen Degeneres emphasizes the importance of loving people for who they are, rather than fearing the influence of different relationships, such as gay marriage. Her reflection on being raised by heterosexuals illustrates that parental orientation does not determine the values or orientation of children, promoting the idea that love should be unconditional and inclusive.

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LoveAcceptanceInfluenceRelationshipsEquality

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

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