One who is serious all day will never have a good time, while one who is frivolous all day will never establish a household.

The Maxims of Ptahhotep

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Ptahhotep. The Maxims of Ptahhotep. c. 2375, maxim 25.

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A quote by Ptahhotep about balance: “One who is serious all day will never have a good time, while one who is frivolous all…”

A quote by Ptahhotep about balance: “One who is serious all day will never have a good time, while one who is frivolous all…”

A quote by Ptahhotep about balance: “One who is serious all day will never have a good time, while one who is frivolous all…”