People jump back and forth in pursuit of pleasures only because they see the emptiness of their lives more clearly than they do the emptiness of whichever new entertainment attracts them.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals often seek new and temporary sources of enjoyment because they are more aware of the emptiness and dissatisfaction in their own lives rather than recognizing the emptiness of the distractions they immerse themselves in. The constant pursuit of pleasure arises from a deeper awareness of one's discontentment and the desire to escape it, often disregarding the transient nature of these distractions. It implies that people may need to confront the underlying emptiness in their lives rather than relying on temporary diversions to find lasting fulfillment.

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