“Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” – Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau’s quote, “Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after,” encapsulates a profound insight into the nature of human desires and the pursuit of meaning in life. Thoreau suggests that engaging in activities like fishing goes beyond the surface-level goal of catching fish. Instead, he implies that these pursuits fulfill deeper needs and desires, such as connecting with nature, seeking solitude, finding peace of mind, or experiencing harmony with the natural world. Thoreau’s quote encourages self-reflection and prompts individuals to question their underlying motivations and desires. It urges us to consider whether our pursuits align with our authentic selves and whether we are seeking something beyond the surface-level objectives we often pursue. By exploring the deeper meanings behind our actions, we may uncover a greater sense of purpose, fulfillment, and connection with the world around us.
This conversation reveals the genius of a similar quote as profound as Thoreau’s “Come, follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” – Alan Joy
In the context of the Bible, “fishers of men” refers to Jesus’ call to his disciples to become evangelists and spread the gospel, just as fishermen cast their nets to catch fish.
I’d love to go fishing. I might land a cod piece.
H*LL YEAH!
i’ve been “FLY” Fishin’
since i was a Lad…
ain’t Nothing
more Satisfying
Happy Fishing Bro’s 😮
Been fly fishin’ most of my life too! Too funny.
The whole process, from start to finish, is definitely satisfying John!
(me, button-fly fishin’)
I think Thoreau was after much more than a worm, a trout, some beef, some fish in some shorts, or just one of the magnificent cocks displayed here. He would have wanted all of them! Here are some quotes from the chapter “Higher Laws” from his famous “Walden”:
“As I came home through the woods with my string of fish, trailing my pole, it being now quite dark, I caught a glimpse of a woodchuck stealing across my path, and felt a strange thrill of savage delight, and was strongly tempted to seize and devour him raw; not that I was hungry then, except for that wildness which he represented.
Once or twice, however, while I lived at the pond, I found myself ranging the woods, like a half-starved hound, with a strange abandonment, seeking some kind of venison which I might devour, and no morsel could have been too savage for me. The wildest scenes had become unaccountably familiar. I found in myself, and still find, an instinct toward a higher, or, as it is named, spiritual life, as do most men, and another toward a primitive rank and savage one, and I reverence them both. I love the wild not less than the good. The wildness and adventure that are in fishing still recommended it to me. I like sometimes to take rank hold on life and spend my day more as the animals do.”
Let’s follow Thoreau’s example, gentlemen, and abandon ourselves to hunting for MEN, lots of them, ranging the world, like half-starved hounds after bone-stiff, red-swollen, cum-dripping man-meat!
They will fish!
Lots of fish that are inside their shorts..
Now that is one sexy pic there Andre. Fantastic hairy body and great cock!!
“Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
Henry David Thoreau
Yes, they are actually after the worm.
This conversation reveals the genius of a similar quote as profound as Thoreau’s,
“Come, follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.”
Alan Joy, great name, Bless You
They go out on a boat to catch some beef…
How you use yor tackle catches other trout
Sign me up coach!!
Brilliant!! LOL!