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The River Why
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"The River Why" Quotes

A young man seeks wisdom and connection to nature through fly fishing.

Quotes

I have fished through fishless days that I remember as fondly as the best, and never felt worse on a day on which I caught nothing than on a day when I caught a mess of fish and felt I’d done something wrong.

David James Duncan

fishingmemories

My religion is the river. It’s where I practice my devotion.

David James Duncan

naturespirituality

If people don’t like fishing, they must be brainless or in the screwiest kind of trouble that only fishing can cure.

David James Duncan

fishinghumor

It was like surfing, or like catching a big wave. And if you catch a wave you’ve got to ride it, no matter how hard it is.

David James Duncan

surfingdetermination

With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea. No matter where on Earth you live.

David James Duncan

natureconnection

Some people are so much sunlight to the square inch.

David James Duncan

positivityoptimism

I think it’s funny how people are always talking about what’s natural and what isn’t natural. It’s all part of nature, isn’t it?

David James Duncan

naturephilosophy

I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don’t know what’s on the other end. Your imagination is under there.

David James Duncan

fishingimagination

I think you have to find the spirit of the river within yourself. If you can do that, you flourish.

David James Duncan

natureself-discovery

There are two kinds of fishermen. Those who fish for sport and those who fish for fish.

David James Duncan

fishinghumor