Summary
This quote suggests that people often fail to appreciate the value and importance of something until they no longer have access to it. It uses the metaphor of a well running dry to highlight how people tend to take things for granted, particularly resources that are abundant or easily available like water. Only once deprived or faced with a scarcity do individuals realize the true worth and significance of what they had before. The quote serves as a reminder to appreciate and not underappreciate what we have while it is still accessible to us.