chiasmus
A figure of speech by which the order of the words in the first of two parallel clauses is reversed in the second, e.g. ‘He saved others; himself he cannot save.’
golden rule
A (modern) name for the precept ‘Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do so to them’ (Mt. 7: 12).
oath
N.A pronouncement swearing the truth of a statement or promise, usually by an appeal to God to witness its truth. An oath is required by law for various purposes, in particular for affidavits and ...
