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I have drunk deep of the waters of my ancestors.
I have drunk deep of the waters of my ancestors.
Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.
Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.
And so never ending,
But always descending.
And so never ending,
But always descending.
Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.
Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.
There is no small pleasure in sweet water.
[Lat., Est in aqua dulci non invidiosa voluptas.]
There is no small pleasure in sweet water.
[Lat., Est in aqua dulci non invidiosa voluptas.]
OCEAN, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man -- who has no gills.
OCEAN, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man -- who has no gills.
Beware of silent dogs and still waters.
Beware of silent dogs and still waters.
Water its living strength first shows,
When obstacles its course oppose.
Water its living strength first shows,
When obstacles its course oppose.
A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.
A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.