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We see but the outside of a rich man's happiness few consider him to be like the silkworm, that, when she seems to play, is at the very same time consuming herself.

Izaak Walton

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Izaak Walton
Age: 90 †
Born: 1593
Born: August 9
Died: 1683
Died: December 15
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Staffordshire
Isaak Walton
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