W.H. Auden – Quote of the Day for March 22, 2025

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.“
— W.H. Auden

Insights on Today's Quote

It puts things in perspective, doesn’t it? Love is deep. It fills us in ways we can’t always explain. But water? Water is life. No water, no breath. No heartbeat. No sunrise for us tomorrow. We chase love like it’s the only thing that matters. And yes, it matters a lot. But without water, nothing else stands. Not even love. It reminds me how fragile we really are. How much we rely on something so simple, so clear, so easily taken for granted.

When I hear that quote, I think about how often we forget the basics. We think we need more money, more attention, more everything. But sometimes, we just need a glass of water and a quiet moment to feel alive. It also makes me think about people who don’t have clean water. Not in a guilt-trip kind of way—just real awareness. There are people who wake up every day wondering where they’ll get their next drink. Not their next date. Not their next job. Just water.

Love is powerful. But water is essential. One gives us joy. The other gives us breath. This quote reminds me to stay grounded. To hold gratitude for what keeps me alive, even when no one sees it. Even when I forget it. And maybe, just maybe, we can learn to treat water with the same care we give to love.

Your Challenge

Every time you drink a glass of water, pause and say “thank you.”

Just that. Feel the water go down. Notice how it refreshes you. Let that moment remind you: This is life.

And if you want to go a little further—fill an extra water bottle and give it to someone who might need it. A neighbor, a delivery driver, someone without a home.

Small act. Big meaning. Honor the gift that keeps you alive.

Today's Quote Illustrated

A motivational quote of the Day and illustration from W.H. Auden dated March 22nd 2025