All things are so hard, that no man can express them. The eye is not satisfied with sight; the ear is not filled with hearing.

Is there anything, whereof it may be said, "Lo, this is new?" For it was long ago in the times that have been before us.

Then said I thus in my heart, "Now go to, I will take mine ease and have good days." But lo, that was vanity also:

insomuch that I said unto laughter, "Thou art mad," and to mirth, "What doest thou?"

Forsomuch as a man should weary himself with wisdom, with understanding and opportunity, and yet be fain to leave his labours unto another, that never sweat for them. This is also a vain thing and a great misery.

The sight of the eyes is better, then that the soul should so depart away. Howbeit, this is also a vain thing and a disquietness of mind.

Be not hasty to go out of his sight, and see thou continue in no evil thing: for whatsoever it pleaseth him, that doeth he.

Then said I, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless, a simple man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Dead flies corrupt sweet ointment and make it to stink. Even so, oft times, he that hath been had in estimation for wisdom and honour is abhorred because of a little foolishness.

in that a fool sitteth in great dignity, and the rich are set down beneath.

Cease not thou therefore with thy hands to sow thy seed, whether it be in the morning or in the evening: for then knowest not whether this or that shall prosper, and if they both take, it is the better.

The light is sweet, and a pleasant thing is it for the eyes to look upon the Sun.

when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and when the strong men shall bow themselves; when the millers stand still, because they be so few, and when the sight of the windows shall wax dim;

The same preacher was not wise alone, but taught the people knowledge also: he gave good heed, sought out the ground and set forth many parables.