when drinking water think of its source—remember (/keep in mind/never forget) where one’s happiness comes from; be grateful to the harbinger of one’s well-being
❍ 这也是他～的意思。(吴趼人《二十年目睹之怪现状》七十八)That is how he meant to show that he feels grateful.
饮水思源
when you drink water,think of its source—never forget where one’s happiness comes from;feel grateful
饮水思源yǐn shuǐ sī yuán
喝水就想起水源。比喻人处在优越的环境中仍不忘本。think of the source while drinking the water, never forget where one’s happiness comes from