“Anglers boast of the innocence of their pastime; yet it puts fellow-creatures to the torture. They pique themselves on their meditative faculties; and yet their only excuse is a want of thought.” WantSeaCreaturesRiversFellowsFishesExcuseBoatInnocenceTortureLakesFishingFacultyBoastPastimeAnglersPique Book:Works Source: Works
“There is scarcely a single joy or sorrow within the experience of our fellow-creatures which we have not tasted; yet the belief, in the good and beautiful has never forsaken us. It has been medicine to us in sickness, richness in poverty, and the best part of all that ever delighted us in health and success.” Has BeensBeautifulJoyBeliefBeautyPovertySorrowCreaturesFellowsMedicineSicknessRichnessDelightedForsaken Book:Leigh Hunt's London Journal Source: Leigh Hunt's London Journal
“A dog can have a friend; he has affections and character, he can enjoy equally the field and the fireside; he dreams, he caresses, he propitiates; he offends, and is pardoned; he stands by you in adversity; he is a good fellow.” CharacterDreamEnjoyFriendshipDogFieldsAdversityFellowsAffectionCaress Book:The Indicator and the Companion: A Miscellany for the Fields and Fire-side Source: The Indicator and the Companion: A Miscellany for the Fields and Fire-side