A source-book of ancient history - The Search For Mecca
A source-book of ancient history - The Search For Mecca A source-book of ancient history - The Search For Mecca
i8 Egypt Have couraorp frt give sound ad- ^*"" Govern your temper. activity; he is blameworthy who wastes his hour. Do not lose the daily opportunity for the increase of that which thy house possesses. Activity produces riches, and riches do not last when it (activity) slackens. ... Declare thy Hne of conduct without reserve; give thine advice in the council of thy lord; there are people who take all sides when they speak, so that, by not replying, they may not grieve the one who has made a statement. . . . If thou desirest that thy conduct be good and kept from ^^^ ^^.^^ beware of all fits of bad temper. This is a sad malady which leads to discord, and there is no more Hfe at all for the one who falls into it. For it brings quarrels between fathers and mothers, as between brothers and sisters; it makes the wife and the husband abhor each other, it contains all wickedness, it encloses all injuries. When a man takes justice for his rule, walks in her ways, and dwells with her, there is no room left for bad temper. . . . Conduct to- If thou art wise, take care of thy house; love thy wife purely. Fill her stomach; clothe her back; these are the cares to give to her body. Caress her, fulfill her desire during the time of thine existence; it is a kindness which honors its master. Be not brutal; consideration will lead her better than force; . . . this is her breath, her aim, her gaze. This establishes her in thy house; if thou repellest her, it is an abyss. Open thine arms to her for her arms; call her, show her thy love. . . . Conduct of If thou art powerful, pay respect to knowledge and mand. calm speech. Command only to direct ; to be absolute is to enter into evil. Let not thy heart exalt itself, let it not be cast down. Make thine orders heard, and make thy replies understood; but speak without heat; let thy face be stern. As for the vivacity of a warm heart, temper it; the gentle man overcomes obstacles. The man who hurries
Precepts 19 all day long has not one good moment ; but he who amuses himself all day long does not retain his house. Aim at the right point as do the pilots; while one sits down, another works, and applies himself to obeying the command. to- Do not disturb a great man; do not distract the at- •J^^i.^'^^^g tention of the busy man. His care is to accomplish his great or task, and he strips his body for love of the work. the work they do brings men near to God. Love for Therefore compose thy face, even in the midst of trouble, so that peace may be with thee. . . . These are the people who succeed where they apply themselves. . . . If thou art great after having been low, if thou art rich J^^^^^\°l after having been straitened, when thou art at the head of risen to power, , , r ^ 1 • • J. the city, learn not to take advantage of thy havmg risen to the first rank ; do not harden thy heart on account of thine elevation; thou hast only become the steward of the goods belonging to God. Do not put behind thee the neighbor who is thine equal; be to him as a companion. . . . Let thy face be bright during all the time of thy hfe. ^^^J^! °- When one of those who entered carrying his products ness. comes out of the place of toll with a drawn face, that shows that his stomach is empty, and that the authorities are an abhorrence to him. May that never happen to thee. . . . Distinguish the overseer, who directs, from the laborer; for manual labor is degrading, and inaction is honorable. . . . When a son receives the word of his father, there is no beTach^^** error in all his plans. So instruct thy son that he shall be ble. a teachable man whose wisdom shall be pleasant to the great. Let him direct his mouth according to that which has been told him; in the teachableness of a son is seen his wisdom. His conduct is perfect, while error carries away him who will not be taught; to-morrow knowl-
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Precepts 19<br />
all day long has not one good moment ; but he who amuses<br />
himself all day long does not retain his house. Aim at the<br />
right point as do the pilots; while one sits down, another<br />
works, and applies himself to obeying the command.<br />
to-<br />
Do not disturb a great man; do not distract the at-<br />
•J^^i.^'^^^g<br />
tention <strong>of</strong> the busy man. His care is to accomplish his great or<br />
task, and he strips his body for love <strong>of</strong> the work.<br />
the work they do brings men near to God.<br />
Love for<br />
<strong>The</strong>refore compose<br />
thy face, even in the midst <strong>of</strong> trouble, so that peace<br />
may be with thee. . . . <strong>The</strong>se are the people who succeed<br />
where they apply themselves. . . .<br />
If thou art great after having been low, if thou art rich J^^^^^\°l<br />
after having been straitened, when thou art at the head <strong>of</strong> risen to<br />
power,<br />
, , r ^ 1 • •<br />
J.<br />
the city, learn not to take advantage <strong>of</strong> thy havmg risen to<br />
the first rank ; do not harden thy heart on account <strong>of</strong> thine<br />
elevation; thou hast only become the steward <strong>of</strong> the goods<br />
belonging to God. Do not put behind thee the neighbor<br />
who is thine equal; be to him as a companion. . . .<br />
Let thy face be bright during all the time <strong>of</strong> thy hfe. ^^^J^! °-<br />
When one <strong>of</strong> those who entered carrying his products ness.<br />
comes out <strong>of</strong> the place <strong>of</strong> toll with a drawn face, that shows<br />
that his stomach is empty, and that the authorities are an<br />
abhorrence to him. May that never happen to thee. . . .<br />
Distinguish the overseer, who directs, from the laborer;<br />
for manual labor is degrading, and inaction is honorable.<br />
. . .<br />
When a son receives the word <strong>of</strong> his father, there is no beTach^^**<br />
error in all his plans. So instruct thy son that he shall be ble.<br />
a teachable man whose wisdom shall be pleasant to the<br />
great. Let him direct his mouth according to that which<br />
has been told him; in the teachableness <strong>of</strong> a son is seen<br />
his wisdom. His conduct is perfect, while error carries<br />
away him who will not be taught; to-morrow knowl-
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