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My child, treat yourself as well as you can, and bring worthy offerings to the Lord.
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Remember that death is coming for you some day, and you haven't been told when that will be.
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Before that day comes, be kind to your friends; be as generous as you can.
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Don't deny yourself a single day's happiness. If there is something you want to do and it is lawful, go ahead!
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Some day all that you have worked for will be divided up and given to others.
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So be generous; but also be willing to receive from others. Enjoy yourself, for you will not find any pleasures in the world of the dead.
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The human body wears out like a piece of clothing. The ancient law decrees that we must die.
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Human beings are like leaves on a spreading tree. New growth takes the place of the fallen leaves; while some of us die, others are being born.
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Everything made by human hands will decay and perish, along with the person who made it.
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It is a happy person who is concerned with Wisdom and who uses good sense.
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Anyone who studies the ways of Wisdom will also learn her secrets.