Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it can never be fully learned.

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

The Waters are Nature's storehouse in which she locks up her wonders.

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.

Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God and value it next to conscience; for health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of, a blessing money can't buy.

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.

He that loses his conscience has nothing left that is worth keeping. Therefore be sure you look to that, and in the next place look to your health; and if you have it, praise God and value it next to a good conscience.