For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.

Better one handful with rest
than two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind.

Though a stillborn child does not see the sun and is not conscious, it has more rest than he.

If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

In the morning sow your seed,
and at evening do not let your hand rest,
because you don’t know which will succeed,
whether one or the other,
or if both of them will be equally good.