“The greatest futility! says the congregator, "The greatest futility! Everything is futile!" What does a person gain from all his hard work- At which he toils under the sun? A generation goes and another cometh forth, but the earth remains the same.”

Compton Gage is a contemporary American writer and philosopher. She explores the intersection of mindfulness and modern life, offering reflections on presence and purpose in everyday existence. Her work often bridges practical wisdom with quiet, accessible insight.