Michel de Montaigne: He who does not give himself leisure to be thirsty cannot take pleasure in drinking.

He who does not give himself leisure to be thirsty cannot take pleasure in drink — Michel de Montaigne

He who does not give himself leisure to be thirsty cannot take pleasure in drinking.

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