Enough shovels of earth -- a mountain. Enough pails of water -- a river.

Enough shovels of earth -- a mountain. Enough pails of water -- a river.

I have drunk deep of the waters of my ancestors.

I have drunk deep of the waters of my ancestors.

The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.

The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.

How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood,
When fond recollection presents them to view.
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How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood,
When fond recollection presents them to view.
. . . .
The old oaken bucket, the iron-bound bucket,
The moss-covered bucket, which hung in the well.

In an age when man has forgotten his origins and is blind even to his most essential needs for survival, read more

In an age when man has forgotten his origins and is blind even to his most essential needs for survival, water along with other resources has become the victim of his indifference

Water is the only drink for a wise man.

Water is the only drink for a wise man.

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

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

I'm very fond of water:
It ever must delight
Each mother's son and daughter,--
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I'm very fond of water:
It ever must delight
Each mother's son and daughter,--
When qualified aright.

Water which is too pure has no fish

Water which is too pure has no fish