Bible: Hebrew Ecclesiastes 1:18.

Famous quotes containing the words ecclesiastes 1:18, hebrew and/or ecclesiastes:

    For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
    —Bible: Hebrew Ecclesiastes 1:18.

    O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
    —Bible: Hebrew Psalm CIV (l. CIV, 24)

    Dead flies make the perfumer’s ointment give off a foul odor; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
    Bible: Hebrew, Ecclesiastes 10:1.