Eclesiastés 7

Why is it necessary for a man to seek things that are greater than himself, when he does not know what is advantageous for himself in his life, during the number of the days of his sojourn, and while time passes by like a shadow? Or who will be able to tell him what will be in the future after him under the sun?

MEJOR es la buena fama que el buen ungüento; y el día de la muerte que el día del nacimiento.

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

A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth.