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Angling is somewhat like poetry, men are to be born so: I mean, with inclinations to it, though both may be heightened by discourse and practice

— Izaak Walton The Compleat Angler (1653)

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God has two dwellings — one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.

Doubt not but angling will prove to be so pleasant that it will prove to be, like virtue, a reward to itself.

The Compleat Angler (1653)

This dish of meat is too good for any but anglers, or very honest men.

The Compleat Angler (1653)

Old-fashioned poetry, but choicely good.

The Compleat Angler (1653)

It [angling] deserves commendations;… it is an art worthy the knowledge and practice of a wise man.

The Compleat Angler (1653)

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