As the ocean giveth rise to springs, whose water return again into its bosom through the rivers, so runneth thy life force from the heart outwards, and so returneth into its place again.
—Akhenaten
As a rock on the seashore he standeth firm, and the dashing of the waves disturbeth him not. He raiseth his head like a tower on a hill, and the arrows of fortune drop at his feet. In the instant of danger, the courage of his heart here, and scorn to fly.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Bravery, Courage
Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.
—Akhenaten
In all thy undertakings, let a reasonable assurance animate thy endeavours; if thou despairest of success, thou shalt not succeed.
—Akhenaten
As the whirlwind in its fury teareth up trees, and deformeth the face of nature, or as an earthquake in its convulsions overturneth whole cities; so the rage of an angry man throweth mischief around him.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Anger
As the moon retaineth her nature, though darkness spread itself before her face as a curtain, so the Soul remaineth perfect even in the bosom of the fool.
—Akhenaten
The ambitious will always be first in the crowd; he presseth forward, he looketh not behind him. More anguish is it to his mind to see one before him, than joy to leave thousands at a distance.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Enthusiasm
Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Character
Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Anger
What is the source of sadness, but feebleness of the mind? What giveth it power but the want of reason? Rouse thyself to the combat, and she quitteth the field before thou strikest.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Sadness
Contemplate thy powers, contemplate thy wants and thy connections; so shalt thou discover the duties of life, and be directed in all thy ways.
—Akhenaten
Labour not after riches first, and think thou afterwards wilt enjoy them. He who neglecteth the present moment, throweth away all that he hath. As the arrow passeth through the heart, while the warrior knew not that it was coming; so shall his life be taken away before he knoweth that he hath it.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Present, The Present
As the ostrich when pursued hideth his head, but forgetteth his body; so the fears of a coward expose him to danger.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Fear
To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Wisdom, Wealth
Honor is the inner garment of the Soul; the first thing put on by it with the flesh, and the last it layeth down at its separation from it.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Character, Honor
Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it.
—Akhenaten
Topics: Honor
True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance.
—Akhenaten
As the branches of a tree return their sap to the root, from whence it arose; as a river poureth its streams to the sea, whence its spring was supplied; so the heart of a grateful man delighteth in returning a benefit received.
—Akhenaten
Thinking, understanding, reasoning, willing, call not these Soul! They are its actions, but they are not its essence.
—Akhenaten
As a plain garment best adorneth a beautiful woman, so a decent behaviour is the best ornament of inner wisdom.
—Akhenaten
As the shadow waiteth on the substance, even so true honour attendeth upon goodness.
—Akhenaten
The fool is not always unfortunate, nor the wise man always successful; yet never has a fool thorough enjoyment; never was a wise man wholly unhappy.
—Akhenaten
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