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golden rule

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golden rule
n.
The biblical teaching that one should behave toward others as one would have others behave toward oneself.
golden rule
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) any of a number of rules of fair conduct, such as Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them (Matthew 7:12) or thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Leviticus 19:28)
2. any important principle a golden rule of sailing is to wear a life jacket
3. (Mathematics) another name for rule of three
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Noun1.golden rule - any important rule; "the golden rule of teaching is to be clear"
prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action
2.Golden Rule - a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12)
commandment, precept, teaching - a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts"
Translations
golden rule n → regola d'oro
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The merits of a broken speculation, or a bankruptcy, or of a successful scoundrel, are not gauged by its or his observance of the golden rule, 'Do as you would be done by,' but are considered with reference to their smartness.
American Notes for General Circulation by Dickens, Charles View in context
It is all-important to remember that naturalists have no golden rule by which to distinguish species and varieties; they grant some little variability to each species, but when they meet with a somewhat greater amount of difference between any two forms, they rank both as species, unless they are enabled to connect them together by close intermediate gradations.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
Grant, “is the language used by our Divine Master himself, and it should be the golden rule with us, his humble followers.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
 
 
 
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