"光が決して差さなかった時よりも光が消えてしまった時のほうがはるかに暗い"
— John Steinbeck
Simplified Meaning:
When something good enters your life, like the warmth and brightness of a light, you get used to it and it makes you happy. If that good thing then disappears, the sadness you feel is stronger. It’s like when you become friends with someone really special, and you share a lot of fun times together. If you and that friend stop seeing each other, you miss them a lot more than if you had never met them. The happiness and light they brought to your life make their absence harder to bear. So, this idea is about appreciating the positives in life but understanding that losing something wonderful can feel much more painful than never having it at all. Knowing this can help you value good moments and be prepared for the tough times if they end.