Izaak Walton

I am, Sir, a brother of the angle.

I am, Sir, a brother of the angle.

No man can lose what he never had.

No man can lose what he never had.

Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God, and value it
next to a good conscience; read more

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

And for winter fly-fishing it is as useful as an almanac out of
date.

And for winter fly-fishing it is as useful as an almanac out of
date.

Oh the brave Fisher's life,
It is the best of any,
'Tis full of pleasure, void of read more

Oh the brave Fisher's life,
It is the best of any,
'Tis full of pleasure, void of strife,
And 'tis belov'd of many:
Other joys Are but toys;
Only this Lawful is,
For our skill Breeds no ill,
But content and pleasure.