Read the following excerpt by Vasari. “I cannot hide them. And since perchance at some time they [my art pieces] might be described by some other person, it is surely better that I should confess the truth, and of myself accuse my imperfection, which I know only too well, being assured of this, that if, as I said, there may not be seen in them the perfection of excellence, there will be perceived at least an ardent desire to work well, great and indefatigable effort, and the extraordinary love that I bear to our arts.”

Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt?

Vasari is saying that everyone should realize just how hard he worked, and so nobody should criticize him.
Vasari is making an excuse for his imperfection.
Vasari says that everyone has already seen his work, anyway, so he might as well write about it.
Vasari thinks that no one will care that much.