As one gets older one sees many more paths that could be taken. Artists sense within their own work that kind of swelling of possibilities, which may seem a freedom or a confusion.

Summary

This quote suggests that as people age, they become more aware of the various choices and opportunities available to them. Artists, in particular, can feel this sense of potential possibilities within their own work. This realization can be perceived as both liberating and overwhelming, as they grapple with the multitude of paths they could pursue. It highlights the complex relationship artists have with the abundance of choices, experiencing a mix of freedom and confusion in navigating through them.