A vizier (a civil officer in ancient Egypt having viceregal powers) during the early reign of King Teti of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt.

Sought to insure that human beings performed right deeds because they were right rather than because they sought personal advantage.

He saw good service as the object of pleasing God and believed that one must have compassion and respect for all living creatures.

The philosophy of Ancient Egypt differs from British Values in many aspects, one being Cultural Context: Ancient Egyptian philosophy emerged within the context of a polytheistic society where religion, mythology, and spirituality played integral roles in daily life. In contrast, modern British values are largely shaped by a Judeo-Christian heritage but are increasingly secular, emphasising principles such as democracy, individual rights, and the rule of law.

Political Structure and Governance: Ancient Egypt was characterised by a monarchy with the pharaoh as both political leader and divine representative. The society was hierarchical, with a strong centralised government. In contrast, modern British values uphold principles of democracy, with power vested in elected representatives, separation of powers, and respect for human rights and civil liberties.

Ethics and Morality: Ancient Egyptian ethics were often intertwined with religious and societal norms, emphasising virtues such as truthfulness, loyalty, and social harmony. Modern British values are influenced by various philosophical traditions, including utilitarianism, liberalism, and humanism, which prioritise concepts like liberty, justice, and the greatest good for the greatest number.

Attitudes Toward Knowledge and Learning: Ancient Egyptian philosophy valued knowledge, particularly in fields such as astronomy, mathematics, and medicine. However, much of this knowledge was intertwined with religious beliefs and rituals. Modern British values place a premium on education, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, with an emphasis on evidence-based knowledge and intellectual freedom.

"If he who listens, listens fully, then he who listens becomes he who understands."

"A perfect word is hidden more deeply than precious stones. It is to be found near the servants working at the mill-stone."

Ptahhotep's proverbial sayings upheld obedience to a father and a superior as the highest virtue, but they also emphasized humility, faithfulness in performing one's own duties, and the ability to keep silence when necessary.

Counsels modesty, self-control, generosity, and scrupulous honesty, while discouraging pride, impetuosity, self-advancement, fraud, and perjury - not only out of respect for Ma'at, the cosmic principle of right order, but also because "attempts to gain advantage to detriment of others incur condemnation.