pur-suit / pərˈso͞ot
noun
1. the act of following in order to overtake, hunt, etc. The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. John Buchan, 1875-1940 2. a quest or effort to attain or secure Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. Guillaume Apollinaire, 1880-1918 3. a pastime or occupation which takes up a lot of one’s time Such a superiority do the pursuits of literature possess above every other occupation, that even he who attains but a mediocrity in them, merits the pre-eminence above those that excel the most in the common and vulgar professions. David Hume, 1711-1776