Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

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² If you go to a house where there is a funeral,
    that is better for you than to go to a party.
Everyone will die one day.
    People should think about death while they are still alive.
³ If you are sad,
    that is better for you than to laugh all the time.
    We learn more about ourselves when we are sad.
⁴ A wise person thinks about funerals and what they mean.
    A foolish person thinks about how to enjoy a party.