Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any read more

Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.
The very deep did rot: O Christ!
That ever this should be!
Yes, slimy things did crawl with legs
Upon the slimy sea.

A flatterer has water in one hand and fire in the other.

A flatterer has water in one hand and fire in the other.

Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.

Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.

Water is the only drink for a wise man.

Water is the only drink for a wise man.

Water which is too pure has no fish

Water which is too pure has no fish

Still waters run no mills.

Still waters run no mills.

With true friends . . . even water drunk together is sweet enough.

With true friends . . . even water drunk together is sweet enough.

Water is life's mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.

Water is life's mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.

A cup of cold Adam from the next purling stream.

A cup of cold Adam from the next purling stream.