"I bought some instant water one time but I didn't know what to add to it"

This quote by Steven Wright is an amusing take on the idea of instant gratification. He is suggesting that he bought something that was expected to be simple and convenient, however he was still entrusted the job of finding out what to do with it. This might be translated as a metaphor for life, where we often believe that if we simply purchase the best thing or take the ideal action, our issues will be solved. However, this is not always the case, and we still have to determine what to do with the important things we have. This quote is a pointer that even when we believe we have all the answers, we still have to put in the effort to make things work.