A waster of water is a waster of better.
- Old Irish Adage
When you drink the water, remember the spring
Flowing water never goes bad;
our doorways never gather termites.
- Chinese Proverbs
Don �t empty the water jar until the rain falls.
- Philippine proverb
Don �t throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.
Love is like dew that falls on both nettles and lilies.
- Swedish Proverbs
Do not bathe if there is no water.
- Shan proverb
A little rain each day will fill the rivers to overflowing.
- Proverb from Liberia
The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives.
- American Indian Saying
If you saw what the river carried, you would never drink the water.
- Jamaican proverb
Rain does not fall on one roof alone.
- Proverb from Cameroon
Every peasant is proud of the pond in his village because from it he measures the sea.
- Russian proverb
No one can see their reflection in running water.
It is only in still water that we can see.
- Taoist proverb
Filthy water cannot be washed.
Even if you sit at the bottom of the stream, you cannot be a fish.
If there is a continual going to the well, one day there will be a smashing of the pitcher.
The stone in the water knows nothing of the hill which lies parched in the sun.
- African Proverbs
"We never know the worth of water till the well is dry." France
"Do not insult a crocodile while your feet are still in the water." South Africa
Don �t spit in the well - you may need to drink from it! (Russia)
Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy (Albania)
Fools grow without watering. (Italy)
The word "enough" does not exist for water, fire, and women.(Ukraine)
We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.(France)
You cannot turn blood into water. (Albania)
You don �t wash blood away with blood but with water. (Turkey)
You never miss the water till the well has run dry. (Ireland)
Water in the mouth before eating; water in the eyes when the bill comes. (Tibet)
When having a party, go first; when walking in the water, go after (Vietnam)
You cannot separate water by beating it with a fork. (India)
