A type of revolutionary novelty may be extremely beautiful in itself; but, for the creatures of habit that we are, its very novelty tends to make it illegible, at any rate to begin with.

Summary

This quote suggests that while revolutionary ideas or concepts may be inherently beautiful, their newness and unfamiliarity make them difficult for people, who are creatures of habit, to understand and accept at first. The quote implies that humans are more inclined to stick to the familiar, and anything new or different may initially be seen as illegible or perplexing. It emphasizes the challenge of embracing and appreciating revolutionary notions due to the inherent resistance to change that exists within us.

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