Question

The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.""

Answer 1

This post does not identify what the question is, but i believe you are asking for what the statement means.

The artist, while trying to keep awake the sense of wonders in the world by his creative works, is also trying to stay awake by all means. this means that we must be the change we want to see in the world. The writer infers that you are in the best position to provide the change you want to see in your society.