36 Lessons From Ancient Egypt - Maxims From Ptahhotep (Writings From Ancient Egypt)

36 teachings from Ancient Egypt's Ptahhotep. Well before many of the philosophers we glorify today there was the wisdom of Ptahhotep, a vizier (highest official in Ancient Egypt to serve the pharaoh). The instructions of Ptahhotep addresses various virtues that are necessary to live a good life. They were written with the purpose to pass on to his son succeeding him so his son could learn the wisdom and advice that could only be attained through experience of a long 100+ year life Ptahhotep is reported to have lived.