Words and Their">Their Stories: Golden Rules and Golden Oldies
04 June 2010
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.
Throughout history, gold has been a sign of purity, beauty and power. Calling something
golden
means it has great quality and value.
For example, the
golden rule
is possibly the world’s most widespread moral rule.
It says people should treat others the way they themselves would like to be treated. Every major religion has its own version of this idea.
The
golden ratio
is found in art, architecture and nature. It describes a rectangle with a length about one and one-half times its width. Objects using this ratio in their design seem to please the eye more than others.
Philosophers have their own golden idea. The
golden mean
says moderation in all things is the best way to live one’s life. It is an idea linked to the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Similar thoughts exist in Buddhism and Confucianism.
Ancient Greek myths told of a time long ago when people lived in peace and happiness. Poets called it the
Golden Age
. A
golden age
now describes a historical period of great artistic, scientific or economic progress. It can even recall a time of success and popularity for an industry. For example, the nineteen thirties and forties were called the
Golden Age of Radio.
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