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The discussion quickly examined the foolishness of relying on gambling or chance to find luck. For instance, some men would bet on dice, believing the goddess smiled upon them at moments of reckless risk. Others tried their luck at horse racing, asking whether she whispered in their ears to pick winning horses. Arkad, with gentle but firm reasoning, argued that such places are not where the goddess of luck resides.
He emphasized that luck can never be secured through mere chance; instead, it is often stubbornly hidden in hard work, honest trade, and perseverance. For example, in Babylonian society, successful citizens often built their wealth through diligent labor, fair trading, and wise investments—rarely through gambling or impulsive risks.