William Bernard Ziff, Jr. Quotes

In fishing, golf and gardening, if you don't have a healthy tolerance for your own ineptitude, then it isn't for you.

William Bernard Ziff, Jr.

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• Fishing
• Gardening
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• In fishing, golf and gardening, if you don't have a healthy tolerance for your own ineptitude, then it isn't for you.

  

  William Bernard Ziff, Jr.
  • Healthy
  • Tolerance
  • Fishing