The Instructions of Ptah-Hotep
The Role of the Tutor to the Son of the Master
Instruct a noble in such things as be profitable unto him; cause that he
be received among men. Let his satisfaction fall on his master, for your
provision depends
upon his will. By reason of it your belly shall be satisfied; your back will
be clothed thereby. Let him receive your heart, that your house may flourish
and your honor-if you wish it to flourish- thereby.
He shall extend you a kindly hand. Further, he shall implant the love of you
in the bodies of your friends. Forsooth, it is a soul loving to hearken.