It means that a group of people/a civilization that isn't/does not become open to new ways, and doesn't seek and desire new knowledge, is surely destined to be destroyed eventually. As progress and adaptation is probably the best way to secure your survival.
It was a theocracy. The Pharaoh claimed to be appointed as king by god.
It was all the fashion rage at the time. ALL men had to be clean shaven
if they weren't then they were shaved by force.
I believe it was the NAFTA or <span>North </span>American<span> Free </span>Trade<span> Agreement.</span>
