as these compositions. Solomon comes to mind as we read these verses, but rather than his accomplishments proving his unsurpassed greatness, Qoheleth concludes that they do not really matter as far as satisfaction, fulfillment, and the meaning of life are concerned. He finds that they are all hebel. Solomon was the example par excellence of wisdom, success, and accomplishment, though here, Solomon is probably a paradigm for humanity and represents any person who tries to find meaning and fulfillment