ὕδωρ δὲ πίνων οὐδὲν ἂν τέκοι σοφόν → by drinking water you would never create anything great
(see also μεταχειρίζω): treat, take in hand
tractare, to handle, discuss, 1.13.2, 4.18.4, 6.12.2, 6.16.6, 7.87.1.
