"What are the works on which, throughout the most susceptible years of life, the minds of the youth are led to dwell? In the study of language and literature, from what fountains are the youth taught to drink?—From the wells of paganism; from springs fed by the corruptions of ancient heathendom. They are bidden to study authors, of whom, without dispute, it is declared that they have no regard for the principles of morality. Ed 226.3 And of how many modern authors also might the same be said! With how many are grace and beauty of language but a disguise for principles that in their real deformity would repel the reader! Ed 227.1"
"For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water."
Both passages contrast a true, life-giving source (God/living waters) with a corrupted, inadequate source (paganism/broken cisterns). The EGW passage directly uses the metaphor of drinking from fountains, echoing Jeremiah's imagery.
"robbing thousands upon thousands of the time and energy and self-discipline demanded by the stern problems of life. Ed 227.2"
"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
Both passages emphasize the importance of making good use of time. Ephesians 5:16 speaks of 'redeeming the time,' while the EGW quote speaks of the 'time and energy' demanded by life's problems. The connection is thematic, focusing on the value of time.