Ahab went home, depressed and angry over what Naboth had said to him. He lay down on his bed, facing the wall, and would not eat.

He answered, "Because of what Naboth said to me. I offered to buy his vineyard or, if he preferred, to give him another one for it, but he told me that I couldn't have it!"

The wicked who oppress others will be in torment as long as they live.

You are only hurting yourself with your anger. Will the earth be deserted because you are angry? Will God move mountains to satisfy you?

It is useless, useless, said the Philosopher. Life is useless, all useless.

I have seen everything done in this world, and I tell you, it is all useless. It is like chasing the wind.

And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learned to be satisfied with what I have.

I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little.