God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.

Health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of: a blessing that money cannot buy.

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.

Good company and good discourse are the very sinews of virtue.

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