Better than both of them is someone who has not yet been born, because he hasn't experienced evil on earth.

It's better to have one handful of tranquility than to have two handfuls of trouble and to chase after the wind.

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.

A poor but wise youth is better than an old but foolish king who will no longer accept correction.

it's better that you don't promise than that you do promise and not follow through.

A man might father a hundred children, and live for many years, so that the length of his life is long but if his life does not overflow with goodness, and he doesn't receive a proper burial, I maintain that stillborn children are better off than he is,

It is better to focus on what you can see than to meander after your self-interest; this also is pointless and a chasing after wind.

It's better to attend a funeral than to attend a banquet, for everyone dies eventually, and the living will take this to heart.

Sorrow is better than laughter, because the heart is made better through trouble.

It is better to listen to a wise person's rebuke than to listen to the praise of fools.

The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one.

Never ask "Why does the past seem so much better than now?" because this question does not come from wisdom.

Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.

Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.

So then I recommended enjoyment of life, because it is better on earth for a man to eat, drink, and be happy, since this will stay with him throughout his struggle all the days of his life, which God grants him on earth.

"While someone is among the living, hope remains," because "it is better to be a living dog than to be a dead lion."

So I concluded, "Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless, the wisdom of the poor is rejected his words are never heard."

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, and a single sinner can destroy a lot of good.