Everyone shares the same fate -- the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the ceremonially clean and unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. What happens to the good person, also happens to the sinner; what happens to those who make vows, also happens to those who are afraid to make vows.

A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

Sorrow is better than laughter, because sober reflection is good for the heart.