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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Brown writes:
> > Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
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> I have a problem with this form of the Golden Rule -- it's in the form of an
> exhortation to some kind of action. I prefer "Do not unto others as you
> would have others not do unto you." Point being: I want to be left alone.
> The form you have quoted allows people the possibility of annoying each
> other with stuff so long as whatever it is they are offering is something
> that they would want to be offered themselves. For example: Xtians might
> like to have all kinds of Xtian stuff preached at them and try pulling that
> on me -- doing unto me as they like having done to themselves. Uh uh, no
> thanks!
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> > 'An it harm none, thy will be done'
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> Right. Are you minding your own business? Does what you are doing harm
> anyone else? Good stuff.
"Fergus spake these words and he said, This shall be my Creed, whereby shall
I live my life as it were a shining example of Virtue and Excellence, well
worthy to be enshrined in Heaven as a model for all who are to follow. My
Creed shall into three parts be divided. Firthly, I shall constrain myself
to Mind My Own Business. Secondly, I shall endeavor at all times and in all
places to Keep My Nose Clean, by the most expedient possible means.
Thirdly, and finally, I shall always exercise the utmost to Keep My Hands to
Myself."
Kudos to who can spot the source first (mine is a first edition copy, 1969).
Bruce
Scandalous Quotes Shoehorned Into Place R Us
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