I can remember my father gave me a huge history of football for my 12th birthday - I used to read that a lot. I can remember thinking it was cool that something I was interested in even had a history. Most things I loved didn't.
I used to be a teacher, and I know how difficult it is to strike a balance between focused conversation and an atmosphere which prevents creativity and thought.
Everything's complicated, even those things that seem flat in their bleakness or sadness.
This quote reflects on the complexity of life and emotions, noting that even situations or experiences that appear straightforward in their bleakness or sadness can hold deeper layers of complexity upon closer examination.