It [angling] deserves commendations;... it is an art worthy the knowledge and practice of a wise man. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
It was wisely said, by a man of great observation, that there are as many miseries beyond riches as on this side… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery element were made for wise men to contemplate, and fools to pass by without consideration. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Angling is somewhat like poetry, men are to be born so: I mean, with inclinations to it, though both may be heightened… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Of this blest man, let his just praise be given, Heaven was in him, before he was in Heaven. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
It is agreed by most men, that the Eele is a most daintie fish; the Romans have esteemed her the Helena of… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery elements are made for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by without… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Blessings we enjoy daily, and for the most of them, because they be so common, men forget to pay their praises. [and… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Angling may be said to be so like the Mathematics that it can never be fully learnt; at least not so fully… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
[Be grateful for the simple things in life. Don't take them for granted. After all...] What would a blind man give to… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
We see but the outside of a rich man's happiness; few consider him to be like the silkworm, that, when she seems… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
A companion that feasts the company with and mirth, and leaves out the sin which is usually mixed with them, he is… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Let us not repine, or so much as think the gifts of God unequally dealt, if we see another abound with riches,… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
There is a wheel within a wheel; a secret sacred wheel of Providence (most visible in marriages), guided by His hand that… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
For love is a flattering mischief, that hath denied aged and wise men a foresight of those evils that too often prove… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
This dish of meat is too good for any but anglers, or very honest men. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Lord, what music hast thou provided for Thy saints in heaven, when Thou affordest bad men such music on earth! — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Let us be thankful for health and competence, and, above all, for a quiet conscience. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
I have known a very good, fisher angle diligently four or six hours for a river carp, and not have a bite. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Angling may be said to be so like the Mathematics that it can never be fully learnt; at least not so fully but that… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
And though it is most certain, that two lutes being both strung and turned to an equal pitch, and then one played upon, the… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
O, sir, doubt not that Angling is an art; is it not an art to deceive a trout with an artificial fly? — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
If you can't be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery elements are made for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by without consideration. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
Blessings we enjoy daily, and for most of them, because they be so common, we forget to pay our praises. But let not us,… — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
It was wisely said, by a man of great observation, that there are as many miseries beyond riches as on this side of them. — Izaak Walton Copy Share Image
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