Even the brightest magnesium flare can do little against such dark except blind the eyes of the one holding it. Thus one craves what by seeing one has in fact not seen.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the face of intense darkness or ignorance, even the most brilliant display of knowledge or insight may be ineffective. Comparing it to a magnesium flare, the quote implies that a burst of bright light can only blind the person holding it, preventing them from truly discerning the darkness. It highlights the idea that sometimes, our craving for understanding or knowledge can be based on what we think we have seen, rather than what we have truly experienced or comprehended.

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