African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors
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Kwabena posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoa year ago (edited)
The Oldest Book in the World:
The Teachings of Ptahhotep
The Maxims of Ptahhotep
He said unto his Son:
“Should you be a leader, with a range of duties, excel in all your work so that you shall be praised for eternity. No dispute arises in the midst of praises. Whenever envy arises, hatred follows.”
He addressed his Son:
“If you are a leader who has…
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Tenkamenin Boateng posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoSuban te sɛ dua, baabiara wobɛkɔ no, edi w’akyi.
Character is like a tail, it follows you wherever you go.
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Kwabena posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoa year ago (edited)
The Oldest Book in the World
The Teachings of Ptahhotep
The Maxims of Ptahhotep
He said unto his son:
“Be not proud with the knowledge you have gained; but hold discussions with the unknowing as well as the wise. There is no end to knowledge, no one knows all.
True speech is better than the most precious stones and is found in the most unlikely of…
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Kwabena posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year agoTeaching of Ptahhotep
“The one who is controlled by his belly, belongs to the enemy.”
“The one who is controlled by his stomach belongs to the enemy.
“The one who obeys his body belongs to the enemy.”
-Nana Ptahhotep
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Heru posted an update in the group
African Deep Thought: Following the ways of our ancestors a year ago · Ku mënul dara, du def dara.
“He who can do nothing, does nothing.”
-Wolof proverbExplanation: One demonstrates one’s competency through action. Conversely, one who is incompetent demonstrates their incompetency through inaction.
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