The meditative angler is not exempt from sensational periods. There are times when all the uncertainty of his chosen pursuit seems to condense itself into one big chance, and stand out before him like a salmon on the top wave of a rapid. He sees his luck hangs by a single strand of gut, and he cannot tell whether it will hold or break. This is the thrilling moment and he never forgets it.

Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to play, and to look up at the stars.

It is better to follow even the shadow of the best, than to remain content with the worst.

Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and knowing why.

O' who will walk with me along lifes merry way? A comrade blithe and full of glee, who dares to laugh out loud and free.

Who seeks for heaven alone to save his soul, May keep the path, but will not reach the goal; While he who walks in love may wander far, Yet God will bring him where the blessed are.

For real company and friendship, there is nothing outside the animal kingdom that is comparable to a river.