The Maxims of Ptahhotep

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:author gptkb:Ptahhotep
gptkbp:conservation_efforts papyrus manuscripts
gptkbp:contains gptkb:musical
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Company
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:personal_development
self-awareness
gratitude
honesty
courage
kindness
forgiveness
patience
perseverance
moral teachings
being responsible
being adaptable
maintaining integrity
family relations
understanding others
showing compassion
social conduct
avoiding conflict
wisdom in speech
being trustworthy
being a good listener
acting justly
being humble
being observant
maintaining dignity
seeking counsel
showing respect
valuing education
valuing family
valuing hard work
valuing knowledge
valuing peace
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:genre wisdom literature
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest texts on ethics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Maxims of Ptahhotep
gptkbp:influenced later philosophical works
gptkbp:influenced_by Egyptian philosophy
gptkbp:language gptkb:Middle_Egyptian
gptkbp:purpose guidance in ethical behavior
gptkbp:style didactic
gptkbp:target_audience young men
gptkbp:themes gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:justice
respect for elders
self-control
humility
gptkbp:translated_into gptkb:various_languages
gptkbp:written_in Ancient Egyptian
gptkbp:year_composed circa 2400 BC
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sixth_Dynasty
gptkb:The_Instructions_of_Amenemhat
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5