Before. Yes, before, I sailed my little boat on a placid sea of ignorance. Was I blissful? Oh my, yes. Before the truth floated like jetsam towards me, fouling my rudder . . .
The quote reflects on a time of innocence and ignorance, likening it to sailing on a calm sea. The speaker reminisces about the blissful state of not knowing, suggesting that ignorance can bring a sense of peace and happiness. It emphasizes the contrast between that tranquil existence and the disruption caused by the arrival of harsh truths.
This shift in tone indicates a turning point, where the truth begins to interfere...