We see but the outside of a rich man's happiness; few consider him to be like the silkworm, that, when she seems to play, is at the very same time consuming herself.

So long as thou are ignorant be not ashamed to learn. Ignorance is the greatest of all infirmities, and when justified, the chiefest of all follies.

No life is so happy and so pleasant as the life of the well-govern'd angler.

I have known a very good, fisher angle diligently four or six hours for a river carp, and not have a bite.

Lord, what music hast thou provided for Thy saints in heaven, when Thou affordest bad men such music on earth!

Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art.

Let me tell you that every misery I miss is a new blessing. [Not only be grateful for the good that you have but also for the bad you don't!]