Quote by Dustin Hoffman

I envy people who can just look at a sunset. I wonder how you can shoot it. There is nothing more grotesque to me than a vacation.

I envy people who can just look at a sunset. I wonder how yo

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's perspective on life and their personal preferences. They express envy towards those who can simply enjoy the beauty of a sunset without feeling the urge to capture it through photography. For the speaker, shooting a sunset detracts from the experience as it appears grotesque to them. The quote goes further to suggest a distaste for vacations altogether, possibly indicating a preference for a different lifestyle or the speaker's dissatisfaction with mainstream notions of leisure and relaxation.

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Envy / Jealousy

By Dustin Hoffman

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