Would that I were a dry well, and that the people tossed stones into me, for that would be easier than to be a spring of flowing water that the thirsty pass by, and from which they avoid drinking.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a desire to be less of a source of constant emptiness and disappointment. They metaphorically compare themselves to a dry well, suggesting that being pelted with stones and feeling empty would be preferable to being a source of nourishment that people deliberately avoid. The quote reflects a sense of weariness and longing for a different state, where one's efforts are appreciated and not dismissed by others.

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