Friedrich Nietzsche

"Walk a blind man to a darkened alley to find yourself in awe at his display of sheer fortitude, or rather indifference in the face of an incomprehensible future, and then give your mind to this too, whether a man of vision would have the feet to stand the same. The desire for thematic tangibility creates a vicious cycle of perception so that man can’t even begin to bear the prospect of unpercievability. Here lies the root of all unoriginality and depravity. A reflection upon what one beholds makes one question the worth of one’s vision. And perhaps a self-induced agenesis is the route to salvation and perhaps the medicine for man’s artistic decadence lies in the adoption of some form of asceticism." what do you think?

When faced with the sight of a blind man navigating through a darkened alley with such unwavering determination, one cannot help but be struck by the sheer fortitude, or perhaps even indifference, displayed in the face of an incomprehensible future. It is in moments such as these that we are forced to confront the limitations of our own perceptions and the fragility of our understanding of the world around us. The desire for thematic tangibility, the need for everything to fit neatly into our preconceived notions and beliefs, creates a vicious cycle of perception that blinds us to the possibility of the unknown. We become so fixated on what we can see and understand that we fail to appreciate the beauty and complexity of what lies beyond our grasp. In questioning whether a man of vision would have the strength to endure the same trials as the blind man, we must also examine the nature of vision itself. Can true insight and enlightenment be attained through sight alone, or does it require a deeper understanding that transcends the physical realm? Perhaps the key to unlocking the mysteries of existence lies not in what we can see, but in what we can feel and intuit. The pursuit of truth and originality often leads us down dark and treacherous paths, where we are forced to confront our own limitations and biases. In this struggle, we are confronted with the stark reality of our own ignorance and the inadequacy of our own vision. It is in these moments of doubt and uncertainty that true growth and creativity can flourish, as we are forced to confront the limitations of our own perception and embrace the unknown. Perhaps, as you suggest, the path to artistic salvation lies in the adoption of some form of asceticism, a rejection of the material world in favor of a deeper spiritual understanding. By stripping away the distractions and illusions that cloud our vision, we can begin to see the world in its true form, free from the constraints of our own limited perceptions. It is in this state of self-induced agenesis that we may find the clarity and insight needed to truly appreciate the beauty and complexity of the world around us.