I say that the dampening of feelings leads to the clarity of vision. Indeed, I’d almost go so far as to say the dampening of feelings is the clarity of vision, so finely is affect intertwined with perception—in particular, with the perception of essence.†
But haven't you also said that he (and others) are accomplished at this, while you're still intellectualizing it (possibly to the detriment of your own mastery?).
