Water runs a whole mile downstream easier than an inch upstream.Proverbs and old sayings Finnish about water
Water quenches the thirst but does not teach you how to sing.Proverbs and old sayings German about water, contentment
Water after does not quench a fire at hand.Proverbs and old sayings Italian about fire, fire brigade, water
Water, smoke, and a vicious woman, drive men out of the house.Proverbs and old sayings Italian about smoke, home, house, woman, man, water
Water by Saint John's takes oil and doesn't give bread.Proverbs and old sayings Portuguese about saints, water