I did not know that stories of life are often more like rivers than books. - Norman Maclean

My father was very sure about certain matters pertaining to the universe. To him all good things-trout as well as eternal salvation-come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy.

All there is to thinking,” he said, “is seeing something noticeable which makes you see something you weren't noticing which makes you see something that isn't even visible.

To him, all good things — trout as well as eternal salvation — come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy.