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The 4,040 Rules of Art Conduct The Axioms - 4,000-4,400 axiom \Ax"i*om\, n. [L. axioma, Gr. ? that which is thought worthy, that which is assumed, a basis of demonstration, a principle, fr. ? to think worthy, fr. ? worthy, weighing as much as; cf. ? to lead, drive, also to weigh so much: cf F. axiome. See Agent, a.] 1. (Logic & Math.) A self-evident and necessary truth, or a proposition whose truth is so evident as first sight that no reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer; a proposition which it is necessary to take for granted; as, ``The whole is greater than a part;'' ``A thing can not, at the same time, be and not be.'' 2. An established principle in some art or science, which, though not a necessary truth, is universally received; as, the axioms of political economy. Syn: Axiom, Maxim, Aphorism, Adage. Usage: An axiom is a self-evident truth which is taken for granted as the basis of reasoning. A maxim is a guiding principle sanctioned by experience, and relating especially to the practical concerns of life. An aphorism is a short sentence pithily expressing some valuable and general truth or sentiment. An adage is a saying of long-established authority and of universal application. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 4,001. The creation and internalization of ART is an elementary function of the human spirit. AND IF we have souls- the paramount incarnation of a human soul must be ART. |