Izaak Walton was an English writer. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler, he also wrote a number of short biographies that have been collected under the title of Walton's Lives.
I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing. business
I love such mirth as does not make friends ashamed to look upon one another next morning. morning
Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art. nature
God has two dwellings one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart. God & thankful
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 thoughts from John Millington Synge
3 thoughts from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other thoughts from Dave Barry
27 other thoughts from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 views from Winston Churchill
74 views from Winston Churchill