Jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. [Therefore do not compare your lot with another's lest you see their advantages and lose the joy of what you already have.]

Of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

Kindness and faithfulness keep a king safe, through kindness his throne is made secure.

The slacker does not plow during planting season; at harvest time he looks, and there is nothing.

Happy are those who find wisdom... She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

A good name is rather to be chosen than riches.