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“We may say of angling, as Dr. Boteler said of strawberries, Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did; and so, if I might be judge, God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.”

Quote by Izaak Walton

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Izaak Walton, an English writer, was born on August 9, 1593, and died on December 15, 1683. He is best known for his book 'The Compleat Angler,' which provides a detailed description of the art and philosophy of fishing, and has had a profound impact on fishing culture and literature. more

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