Who said this?

[Cove]

I am hoping someone out there can tell me which fishing scholar I can attribute this perceptive statement to: "The charm of fishing is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope".
Somebody out there know?

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[Guest]

I believe John Buchan said that. You might want to check to be sure.

[IFallsRon]

Sir John Buchan (1875-1940):

John Buchan was born in Perth, the son of a Free Church of Scotland minister. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Fife, then the Gorbals in Glasgow. He received his higher education at Glasgow University and Brasenose College, Oxford. During his studies at Oxford, he published five books and many articles. After college he pursued as successful career as a barrister, Member of Parliament, writer, soldier and publisher.

[vikes40for60]

I think it was Benjamin Franklin.......

[eyecrosser2000]

According to the following website, it was John Buchan. The site contains additional fishing quotes:

http://www.quotegarden.com/fishing.html

[Bryce]

40 for 60 ... or 7 out of 10?

[vikes40for60]

Bryce-

You are stealing my lines now. Come on, why post that question when any decent search engine will answer that question. Speaking of 7 of 10.

"Fat, drunk, and stupid, is no way to go through life"

[Guest]

One of my favorite lines from Animal House. Dean Wermer was ripping on Flounder , aka Dorfman , for a poor GPA. Then Dorfman spewed chunks all over the desk. Great scene. LOL
Dino