It is very strange, and very melancholy, that the paucity of human pleasures should persuade us ever to call hunting one of them.

Summary

This quote reflects on the peculiar notion that hunting is often considered as a pleasurable activity by some individuals. The author finds it strange and disheartening that in a world with so many potential sources of enjoyment, there are those who find satisfaction in the act of hunting. The quote insinuates a sense of melancholy towards this perspective, highlighting how the lack of alternative pleasures can lead humans to assign value to activities that involve the taking of animal life.

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