Quote by Izaak Walton

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.

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

Summary

This quote suggests that angling, or fishing, is a serene and innocent pastime. It compares angling to strawberries, quoting Dr. Boteler who believed that while God could have made a better berry, he never did. Similarly, the speaker believes that God never created a more tranquil and innocent way to pass the time than fishing. The quote emphasizes the author's admiration for the peaceful and simple joys that angling provides, suggesting it is a divine form of recreation.

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By Izaak Walton

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