“In these days, when all things and memories of the past are at length become not only subservient to, but submerged by, the matters and needs of the immediate present, those paths of knowledge that lead into regions seemingly remote… — Ptahhotep Copy Share
“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 and needs of the immediate present, those paths of knowledge that lead into regions seemingly remote from such needs are somewhat discredited; and the aims of those that follow them whither they lead are regarded as… — Ptahhotep Copy Share
“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
