Safe Drinking Water

Famous quotes containing the words drinking water, safe, drinking and/or water:

    “When drinking water, think of its source.”
    —Chinese proverb.

    “I have not had major experience of talking with people once pronounced brain-dead, but I think we could be safe in saying he did not have great zip.”
    —Sir Howard Smith (b. 1919)

    “When Methodist preachers come down
    A-preaching that drinking is sinful,
    I’ll wager the rascals a crown
    They always preach best with a skinful.”
    —Oliver Goldsmith (1730?–1774)

    “Dying smokers sense
    Walking towards them through some dappled park
    As if on water that unfocused she
    No match lit up, nor drag ever brought near....”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)