Part I, ch. 1.
The Compleat Angler (1653-1655)
Izaak Walton: Quotes about men
Izaak Walton was English author and biographer. Explore interesting quotes on men.“Angling is somewhat like poetry, men are to be born so”
Part I, ch. 1.
The Compleat Angler (1653-1655)
Context: Angling is somewhat like poetry, men are to be born so: I mean, with inclinations to it, though both may be heightened by discourse and practice
“This dish of meat is too good for any but anglers, or very honest men.”
Part I, ch. 8.
The Compleat Angler (1653-1655)
Life of Dr. Donne (1640).