I say that the true artist-seer, the heavenly fool who can and does produce beauty, is mainly dazzled to death by his own scruples, the blinding shapes and colors of his own sacred human conscience.

Summary

This quote suggests that true artists, those who have the ability to create extraordinary beauty, are often overwhelmed and ultimately hindered by their own strict conscience and moral principles. The artist's commitment to portraying the world in a virtuous and righteous manner can become a burden, obstructing their creativity and blinding them to the true essence of art. They may become so consumed by their own scruples that they lose the ability to see the beauty they once sought to capture, resulting in their own demise as artists.

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