“These 'Instructions' were held in high esteem as text-books and writing exercises in schools—a circumstance to which we owe the preservation of many of them.” — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
“If he hesitate to open his heart, it is said, 'Is it because he (the judge) doeth the wrong that no entreaties are made… — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
“In these days, when all things and memories of the past are at length become not only subservient to, but submerged by, the matters… — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
“Be a craftsman in speech that thou mayest be strong, for the strength of one is the tongue, and speech is mightier than all… — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
“Be not proud because thou art learned; but discourse with the ignorant man, as with the sage. For no limit can be set to… — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
“If thou be powerful, make thyself to be honoured for knowledge and for gentleness. Speak with authority, that is, not as if following injunctions,… — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
“And they that are guided go not astray, but they that lose their bearings cannot find a straight course.” — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
“These 'Instructions' were held in high esteem as text-books and writing exercises in schools—a circumstance to which we owe the preservation of many of… — Ptahhotep Copy Share Image
