Sometimes people say, “Here is something new!” But actually it is old; nothing is ever truly new.

The Futility of Political Power

It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who refuses all advice.

A man might have a hundred children and live to be very old. But if he finds no satisfaction in life and doesn’t even get a decent burial, it would have been better for him to be born dead.

Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise.

When you dig a well, you might fall in. When you demolish an old wall, you could be bitten by a snake.

Advice for Young and Old

Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning.

When people live to be very old, let them rejoice in every day of life. But let them also remember there will be many dark days. Everything still to come is meaningless.

Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”

Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky.