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Whatever exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; for he cannot dispute with the one who is mightier than he is.

That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.

For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a person?

Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?

For who knows what is good for a person during his lifetime, during the few years of his futile life? He will spend them like a shadow. For who can tell a person what will happen after him under the sun?

For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?