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.

— Akhenaton

Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.

— Akhenaton

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.

— Akhenaton

Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave the Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.

— Akhenaton

To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increase his riches, increase his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble finder it not.

— Akhenaton

True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubted often, and change his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubted not; he knower all things but his own ignorance.

— Akhenaton

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the luster of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

— Akhenaton