All that my eyes desired, I did not refuse them. I did not restrain my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all my labor; and this was my reward for all my labor.

Because all his days his activity is painful and irritating; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is futility.

One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind.

No one has authority over the wind to restrain the wind, nor authority over the day of death; and there is no military discharge in the time of war, and evil will not save those who practice it.

If the ruler’s temper rises against you, do not abandon your place, because composure puts great offenses to rest.