Izaak Walton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Izaak Walton.

Izaak Walton (1593-1683) was an English writer, most famous for his book "The Compleat Angler" (1653). Born in Stafford, Walton worked as a linen draper and later as a biographer. He became interested in angling and nature, which led to the publication of his renowned book on fishing. "The Compleat Angler" is a blend of practical advice, reflections on fishing as a peaceful hobby, and picturesque descriptions of the natural world. Walton's work remains an enduring classic in the literature of sport and leisure.

God has two dwellings one in heaven, and the other in a meek

God has two dwellings one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.

Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth

Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art.

God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in a mee

God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.

We may say of angling, as Dr. Boteler said of strawberries,

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.

Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it ca

Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it can never be fully learned.

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.

Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God and valu

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 money cannot buy; therefore value it, and be thankful for it.

Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.

Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.

The person that loses their conscience has nothing left wort

The person that loses their conscience has nothing left worth keeping.

I love such mirth as does not make friends ashamed to look u

I love such mirth as does not make friends ashamed to look upon one another next morning.

I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing.

I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing.