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Pharaoh: Citizens of Egypt... 
Pharaoh: The last few years have been difficult ones for our people. 
Pharaoh: It is said that in the past, Egypt had great artists, leaders,  philosophers. 
Pharaoh: And while some might want to follow such paths, the needs of the people are more immediate. 
Pharaoh: I believe that Egyptians are a hard working people, and that through shared sacrifice, we will be able to overcome the current economic malaise. 
Pharaoh: A curious happening...
Pharaoh: Scientists are reporting to me that a mysterious stranger has been visiting them, talking of an ancient philosophy, long discredited.
Pharaoh: This Stranger talks of the Seven Disciplines of Man, and has convinced a minority of our scientists to revive that philosophy through a series of Tests. 
Pharaoh: I can not imagine that any Egyptian might find themselves so lacking in productive work, as to pursue these. 
Pharaoh: However I believe these Disciplines, and this Stranger, to be harmless. 
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