golden rule

is a sober and rational precept, well within the compass of any atheist... it does not require masochism and hysteria, or sadism and hysteria when it is breached. It is gradually learned, as part of the painfully slow evolution of the species, and once grasped is never forgotten.

'The so-called Golden Rule ... simply enjoins us to treat others as one would wish to be treated by them. This sober and rational precept ... is well within the compass of any atheist and does not require masochism and hysteria, or sadism and hysteria, when it is breached. It is gradually learned, as part of the painfully slow evolution of the species, and once grasped is never forgotten.'

is of little value unless you realize that you must make the first move.

The Golden Rule is of little value unless you realize that you must make the first move.

is of no use to you whatever unless you realize it is your move.

The Golden Rule is of no use to you whatever unless you realize it is your move.

is what we want everybody else to practice.

The Golden Rule is what we want everybody else to practice.

is in error. One ought not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you Their tastes may not be the same.

is in error. One ought not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you Their tastes may not be the same

is the notion that All things whatsoever ye would that man should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

is this: he who has the gold makes the rules.

The Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

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golden rule