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fountain

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1. fountain - Noun

2. fountain - Verb

3. Fountain - Proper noun

Meaning

A spring of water issuing from the earth.

An artificially produced jet or stream of water; also, the structure or works in which such a jet or stream rises or flows; a basin built and constantly supplied with pure water for drinking and other useful purposes, or for ornament.

A reservoir or chamber to contain a liquid which can be conducted or drawn off as needed for use; as, the ink fountain in a printing press, etc.

The source from which anything proceeds, or from which anything is supplied continuously; origin; source.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Marriage is the key of moderation, the harmony of desires, the seal of a deep friendship ... the unique drink from a fountain enclosed, inaccessible to those without. United in the flesh, one in spirit, they urge each other on by their mutual love. Gregory of Nazianzus

"If any man thirst, let him come and drink from the rivers of living water" (cf. John 7:38). Where shall he who thirsts come? To heretics where the fountain and river of water is in no way life-giving? Or to the Church, which is One? Cyprian

Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig. Marcus Aurelius

The pitcher that goes often to the fountain leaves there either its handle or its spout. Italian Proverb

He who would have clear water should go to the fountain head. Italian Proverb

He who has no thirst has no business at the fountain. Dutch Proverb

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