Ptahhotep quotes

To resist him that is set in authority is evil. (Ptahhotep)
Teach him what has been said in the past; then he will set a good example to the children of the magistrates, and judgement and all exactitude shall enter into him. Speak to him, for there is none born wise. View quote
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Be a craftsman in speech that thou mayest be strong, for the strength of one is the tongue, and speech is mightier than all fighting. View quote
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Be cheerful while you are alive. View quote
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Beware an act of avarice; it is bad and incurable disease. View quote
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Do not repeat slander; you should not hear it, for it is the result of hot temper. View quote
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One who is serious all day will never have a good time, while one who is frivolous all day will never establish a household. View quote
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Truth is great and its effectiveness endures. View quote
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Follow your desire as long as you live and do not perform more than is ordered; do not lessen the time of following desire, for the wasting of time is an abomination to the spirit... When riches are gained, follow desire, for riches will not profit if one is sluggish. View quote
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If you are well-to-do and can maintain your household, love your wife in your home according to good custom...Make her happy while you are alive, for she is land profitable to her lord. View quote
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Do not be arrogant because of your knowledge, but confer with the ignorant man as with the learned. For knowledge has no limits, and none has yet achieved perfection in it. (Ptahhotep)