The Instruction of Amenemhet Quotes

A collection of quotes by The Instruction of Amenemhet.

The Instruction of Amenemhet, also known as The Instructions of Amenemhat I, is an ancient Egyptian literary work believed to have been written during the Middle Kingdom period. It takes the form of advice from the old and wise Pharaoh Amenemhet I to his son and successor Senusret I. The text provides insights into the political and social ideologies of ancient Egypt. It emphasizes the importance of kingship, urging the king to rule with wisdom, justice, and concern for the well-being of his people. The Instruction of Amenemhet offers valuable historical and cultural knowledge about ancient Egyptian society.

Ere to sleepThou liest down, prepare to guard thy life--A ma

Ere to sleepThou liest down, prepare to guard thy life--A man is friendless in the hour of trial. . . .I to the needy gave, the orphan nourished,Esteemed alike the lowly and the great;But he who ate my bread made insurrection,And those my hands raised up, occasion seizedRebellion to create. . . . They went aboutAll uniformed in garments that I gaveAnd deemed me but a shadow. . . . Those who sharedMy perfumes for anointment, rose betimesAnd broke into my harem.

The Instruction of Amenemhet

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