Sport inevitably creates deadness of feeling. No one could take pleasure in it who was sensitive to suffering; and therefore its pursuit by women is much more to be regretted than its pursuit by men, because women pursue much more violently and recklessly what they pursue at all.

Summary

This quote suggests that engaging in sports can lead to a desensitization of emotions. It argues that individuals who are sensitive to the pain and suffering of others may not find pleasure in sports. Moreover, the quote expresses regret over women participating in sports more passionately and impulsively than men. It implies that women's intensity in pursuing sports is a cause for concern, as it may lead to an exacerbation of the deadening of emotions that sports supposedly bring about.

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