The joys of fishing are not confined to the hours near the water.

We are in danger of developing a cult of the Common Man, which means a cult of mediocrity.

True American Liberalism utterly denies the whole creed of socialism.

The whole inspiration of our civilization springs from the teachings of Christ and the lessons of the prophets. To read the Bible for these fundamentals is a necessity of American life.

Fishing is a constant reminder of the democracy of life, of humility, and of human frailty. The forces of nature discriminate for no man.

The only trouble with capitalism is capitalists; they're too damn greedy.

I am sure I'd have made a better all-around man if I hadn't lost so much time just making a living.