Ptahhotep

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Ptahhotep, sometimes known as Ptahhotpe or Ptah-Hotep, is the name of a 24th century BC vizier and philosopher. He was vizier to Djedkare Isesi in the Fifth dynasty of Egypt. He is known as the (supposed) author of a series of wise sayings known as The Maxims of Ptahhotep, assembled ca. 2350 BC. A manuscript copy, the Prisse Papyrus, is on display at the Louvre. They are intended as advice and instructions from a father to his son.

His tomb is located in a mastaba in North Saqqara.

He had a son named Ankhu, also a vizier[1].

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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. (no. 25)

[edit] References

• The Instruction of Ptahhotep Index Page
• The Mastaba of Ptahhotep reliefs from his tomb
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• The Instruction of Ptah-Hotep - AAA Encyclopedia
• The Maxims on Good Discourse of Ptahhotep.