Let no drop of water make it to the sea without serving man.
Parakramabahu I Quotes
Parakramabahu I or Maha Parakramabahu (c. 1123–1186), was the king of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa from 1153 to 1186. He oversaw the expansion and beautification of his capital, constructed extensive irrigation systems, reorganised the country's army, reformed Buddhist practices, encouraged the arts and undertook military campaigns in South India and Burma.
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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Parakramabahu I (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.