Wisdom from old adage

[97prizm]

It is currently 630 am in SE Asia this Sunday morning. Came across a saying I never heard before. My grandsons will be hearing this saying from me.

Once You Carry Your own Water, You Will Learn The Value of Every Single Drop.

What is the first thing that comes across your mind when think of this quote?

If you can only carry what you need you'll be sure and not waste any.

 

[Astro14]

I took the saying as when it is given/provided to a person, it may be taken for granted. When someone has to "work" for it, they have an appreciation for what is required to make things happen.

Exactly - this wasn’t about water. It was about valuing what you have worked for.

 

[GON]

Came across a new saying this morning I hadn't heard before:

"People don't drown in their own sweat". Meaning people won't drown by working too much.

Follow up to the above saying- "If you work harder than most people you will get ahead."