The Instructions of Ptah-Hotep 

Be Moderate in All Things

One that reckons accounts all the day passes not a happy moment. One that gladdens his heart all the day provides not for his house. The bowman hits the mark, as the steersman reaches land, by diversity of aim. He that obeys his heart shall command.

Back to the AAA Encyclopedia, The Instructions of Ptah-Hotep  Forward to "Be Compassionate and Make Your Peace"