Meaning of 渇し in Japanese

Words related to 渇し

かっしてもとうせんのみずをのまず(kasshitemotousennomizuwonomazu) 【渇しても盗泉の水を飲まず】

(exp) Even if thirsty not to drink from "Robber's Spring"; A proverb meaning not to lower oneself to unjust acts no matter how desperate; (English equivalent) The eagle does not hunt flies

渇しても盗泉の水みずは飲まず。

The eagle does not catch flies.