Ecclesiastes 4:16

There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them, the entire mass of subjects hail the usurper with joy and expect great things from him; they also that come after shall not rejoice in him, he may disappoint the expectations which are placed in him, or his popularity may suddenly wane. Whether Solomon had a certain instance in mind or not, the truth of his observation has often been shown in history, as Luther and other commentators point out. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit, coming under the heading of the many things in life which give no lasting satisfaction and happiness.