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It is the calm and silent water that drowns a man.
It is the calm and silent water that drowns a man.
And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves.
And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves.
Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.
Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.
Beware of silent dogs and still waters.
Beware of silent dogs and still waters.
If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.
If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.
Water is the mother of the vine,
The nurse and fountain of fecundity,
The adorner and refresher read more
Water is the mother of the vine,
The nurse and fountain of fecundity,
The adorner and refresher of the world.
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginnings of my
strength, the excellency of dignity, and the read more
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginnings of my
strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up
to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my
couch.
The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.
The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.
Water is the only drink for a wise man.
Water is the only drink for a wise man.