Be a craftsman in speech that thou mayest be strong, for th… - Ptahhotep

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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.

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About Ptahhotep

, sometimes known as Ptahhotpe or Ptah-Hotep, is the name of a vizier and philosopher. He was vizier to Djedkare Isesi.

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Alternative Names: Ptah-Hotep • Ptah-hotep • Ptah Hotep • Ptahhotpe

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Confucius Pythagoras Baltasar Gracián James Burgh Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

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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.

One who is serious all day will never have a good time, while one who is frivolous all day will never establish a household.

Do not repeat slander; you should not hear it, for it is the result of hot temper.

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. - Ptahhotep

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