1. I decided to enjoy myself and find out what happiness is. But I found that this is useless, too.
2. I discovered that laughter is foolish, that pleasure does you no good.
3. Driven on by my desire for wisdom, I decided to cheer myself up with wine and have a good time. I thought that this might be the best way people can spend their short lives on earth.
4. I accomplished great things. I built myself houses and planted vineyards.
5. I planted gardens and orchards, with all kinds of fruit trees in them;