The meditative angler is not exempt from sensational periods. There are times when all the uncertainty of his … - Henry Van Dyke

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Of course I work hard. Why shouldn't I? Who am I to think I should get things the easy way?

Henry Van Dyke

The meditative angler is not exempt from sensational periods. There are times when all the uncertainty of his chosen pursuit seems to condense itself into one big chance, and stand out before him like a salmon on the top wave of a rapid. He sees his luck hangs by a single strand of gut, and he cannot tell whether it will hold or break. This is the thrilling moment and he never forgets it.

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