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These poor rich men, we anglers pity them perfectly.

Izaak Walton

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Izaak Walton
Age: 90 †
Born: 1593
Born: August 9
Died: 1683
Died: December 15
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Stafford
Staffordshire
Isaak Walton
Izaak Walton
Pity
Rivers
Sea
Anglers
Rich
Lakes
Poor
Fishing
Men
Fishes
Perfectly
Boat

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