“The more you know, the sadder you get.”
— Stephen Colbert
Simplified Meaning:
When you learn more about the world, you often find out about a lot of tough and sad things. For example, when you're a kid, the world seems simple and happy because you don't know about things like poverty, war, or illness. As you grow up and learn more about others' struggles and the bad things happening around the world, it can make you feel sad. This doesn't mean you should stop learning, but it's important to understand that knowledge can come with a mix of feelings. The more you know, you might feel sadder sometimes, but it also helps you understand the world better and maybe even find ways to make it a better place. For instance, if you learn about climate change, it might make you sad, but it can also inspire you to recycle or use less plastic to help the environment.
