A great thirst is a great joy when quenched in time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Timing matters; satisfaction is sweeter when needs are met before they become desperate.
- In plain terms
- Drinking water feels best when you drink it before you're too thirsty.
- What can you take from it?
- Meeting needs early makes them more rewarding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you take for granted?
- How does timing affect value?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex needs that require more than simple timing.
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