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Babylon was at war, her soldiers did their very best but for her fortified wall they were not defeated by their enemies, and lives and properties was not destroyed. The author used the walls of Babylon to tell of man’s need and desire for protection. Accoding to the author, this desire is inherent in the human race. It is just as strong today as it ever was, but we have developed broader and better plans to accomplish the same purpose. The author went further to state that in this day, behind the impregnable walls of insurance, savings accounts and dependable investments, we can guard ourselves against the unexpected tragedies   that may enter through the door and seat themselves before any fire side. MY THOUGHTS : Whatever it is that you think is precious you can not afford not to adequately protect such a thing, especially when it is like a life investment. SEND IN YOUR CONTRIUTIONS BY POSTING YOUR COMMENTS  

Rodan, the Spearmaker had just been favoured by the king with fifty pieces of gold for making a very beautiful sword. He was excited and at the same time confused as to what to do with the gold he just acquired so that he do not lose it and regret at the end of the day. So he approached the money   lender, Mathon for advice on how to make good use of his gold to yield good profit. Rodan’s sister wants him to lend the gold to her husband but Rodan is put in a tight corner of not wanting to displease his sister but at the same to secure his investment. But Mathon had to put it straight to him by saying ‘if you desire to help a friend, do so in a way that will not bring thy friend’s burden upon thyself’. He went further by saying that gold is easy to lend . but if it is lent unwisely, then it is difficult to get back. According to Manthon, it is alright to help those in trouble. But help   must be given wisely, lest , in our desire to help we but take upon oursel...

A big bag heavy with gold or a clay tablet carved with words of wisdom if thou hadst   thy choice, which wouldst thou choose’. Old Kalaabab is telling a story of a very wealthy man named Arkad. This chapter is about the adventures of Nomasir, the son of Arkad the richest man in Babylon. Arkad wanted to be sure that his son would be able to manage his estate upon his death. So he sent his son out into the world   to prove his ability to acquire gold and to make himself respected among men. Arkad gave his son a   bag of gold and a clay tablet upon which is curved the five laws of gold, to see what he becomes   of him in ten years time. Nomasir returned after ten years he had this to say concerning the bag of gold his father gave him.   ‘it fled ,indeed, from my inexperienced hands even as a wild hare flees at the first opportunity from the youth who captures it’. He threw some of the gold in a wager and it didn’t turn out well. He also ventured int...

The author started this chapter by quoting a Babylonian proverb which says ‘ if a man be lucky, there is no foretelling the possible extent of his good fortune. Pitch him into the Euphrates and like as not he will swim out with a pearl in his hands’ The crux of the matter in this chapter is knowing how to attract good luck. Good luck can not come to those who gamble and bet on horses and procrastinators. Good luck doesn’t come to those who are stubborn and are prone to vacillate and let opportunity to pass them by.   The author tries to give a succinct definition of what good luck really is . Good luck only comes to those who are diligent and hard working. Another way of attracting good luck to yourself in business transactions is to   always apply the wisdom of making payment immediately when we are convinced our bargain is wise. Taking advantage of opportunities also attracts good luck to oneself. In other words good luck can be enticed by accepting opportunity. ...