Book of Ptah Hotep

Discover the Oldest Book in the World: The Instruction of Ptahhotep – Timeless Wisdom from the Dawn of CivilizationUnearthed from the sands of ancient Egypt (circa 2400 BCE), The Instruction of Ptahhotep – also known as The Maxims of Ptahhotep – is widely regarded as the oldest complete book in human history. Written by Ptahhotep, the revered vizier and city administrator under Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi of the Fifth Dynasty, this extraordinary text preserves the voice of a sage who lived to 110 years old and chose to pass his hard-won wisdom to his son and to all future generations.More than 4,400 years old, yet astonishingly relevant today, these maxims offer profound guidance on leadership, humility, justice, family, friendship, self-control, and the art of living well. In an age of noise and haste, Ptahhotep’s calm, measured counsel cuts through like a blade of obsidian:“Be not arrogant because of your knowledge… Consult the ignorant as well as the wise.”

“Great is the man whose speech is measured; he who is hasty with words is like a broken oar.”

“If you are a leader, be calm when you listen to the words of a petitioner… Let your answer be gentle.”

This is not dry philosophy – this is practical, lived wisdom from the architect of one of humanity’s greatest civilizations. The same mind that helped govern the golden age of the Old Kingdom now speaks directly to you across four millennia.Beautifully translated and presented in a premium edition worthy of its legacy, this book belongs on the shelf of anyone who values wisdom that endures. Whether you are a leader seeking clarity, a parent passing on values, or a seeker hungry for truth that transcends time – The Instruction of Ptahhotep is not just a book.It is a conversation with eternity.✦ Oldest surviving book in existence (Prisse Papyrus, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris)

✦ Timeless teachings on leadership, emotional intelligence, justice, and harmonious living

✦ Elegant modern translation with hieroglyphic insights and historical commentary

✦ Perfect gift for philosophers, historians, spiritual seekers, and anyone who refuses to settle for shallow wisdomStep into the mind of the man who advised pharaohs while the pyramids were still new.

Let the first author in history become your mentor today.