You will find angling to be like the virtue of humanity, which has a calmness of spirit and a world of blessing attending upon it.

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.

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

Blessings we enjoy daily, and for the most of them, because they be so common, men forget to pay their praises. [and miss much of their benefits from grateful appreciation]

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

You cannot lose what you never had.

[Be grateful for the simple things in life. Don't take them for granted. After all...] What would a blind man give to see the pleasant rivers and meadows and flowers and fountains; and this and many other like blessings we enjoy daily.