18. 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.
19. Everything made by human hands will decay and perish, along with the person who made it.
20. It is a happy person who is concerned with Wisdom and who uses good sense.
21. Anyone who studies the ways of Wisdom will also learn her secrets.
22. Go after Wisdom like a hunter looking for game.