“Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”

— Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth), Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (KJV)

About Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth)

Hebrew wisdom book traditionally ascribed to King Solomon. Scholars debate its authorship and date.

“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.”

“Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.”

“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.”

“Give us the ballot, and we will no longer have to worry the federal government about our basic rights.”

“I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master.”

“If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.”

“Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.”

“A little flesh, a little breath, and a Reason to rule all—that is myself.”

“When in doubt, tell the truth.”