the golden rule

the golden rule

The maxim that one should treat other people the way one would like to be treated, often expressed proverbially as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." My son wanted to steal the bike of a boy who stole his lunch money, so I told him that the only way to get along with people is to follow the golden rule.See also: golden, rule

golden rule

see under do unto others. See also: golden, rule

the golden ˈrule

the most important rule, principle, etc. to remember when you are doing something: When you’re playing a stroke in golf, the golden rule is to keep your eye on the ball.See also: golden, rule