Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.

Come, take your bread with joy, and your wine with a glad heart. God has taken pleasure in your works.

And again I saw under the sun that the reward goes not to him who is quick, or the fruits of war to the strong; and there is no bread for the wise, or wealth for men of learning, or respect for those who have knowledge; but time and chance come to all.