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Henry David Thoreau

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.

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Thoreau means that people often focus on the activity itself, like fishing, without realizing they are actually seeking something deeper, such as peace, relaxation, or connection with nature. The true goal is not the fish, but the experience and feelings that come from the act of fishing.

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