Is there anything about which someone can say, “Look at this! It is new!”? It was already done long ago, before our time.

Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Just as no one has power over the wind to restrain it, so no one has power over the day of his death. Just as no one can be discharged during the battle, so wickedness cannot rescue the wicked.

Sorrow is better than laughter, because sober reflection is good for the heart.

For God will evaluate every deed, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.

I have seen personally what is the only beneficial and appropriate course of action for people: to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all their hard work on earth during the few days of their life which God has given them, for this is their reward.