“The truth is that trout fishermen scheme and lie and toss in their sleep. They dream of great dripping trout, shapely and elusive as mermaids, and arise cranky and haggard from their fantasies. They are moody and neglectful and all of them a little daft. Moreover they are inclined to drink too much.”
Quote by John D. Voelker
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John D. Voelker
John D. Voelker, born in June 1903 and died in March 1991, was an outstanding judge. He had a rich experience and remarkable achievements in the legal field, which had a profound impact on the development of law. more
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