311. Guidance (See also Counsel.)

1. Analects, The emphasize human relationships, the golden rule, and usefulness to the state and society. [Chin. Lit.: The Analects of Confucius in Benét, 33]
2. Anthony, Mr. gave guidance to supplicants on radio show. [Am. Radio: “Ask Mr. Anthony” in Buxton, 99]
3. Baloo bear who teaches Mowgli jungle law. [Br. Lit.: The Jungle Books ]
4. Dear Abby column of moral or psychological advice; syndicated since 1956. [Pop. Culture: Payton, 185]
5. Deborah under her aegis, Barak routed the Canaanites. [O.T.: Judges 4:4–10]
6. Dix, Dorothea (1870–1951) syndicated columnist who gave advice to the lovelorn. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.]
7. Dooley, Mr . Irish saloonkeeper in Chicago who sagely and humorously dispenses folk philosophy. [Am. Humor: Hart, 240]
8. lamp Word of God showing the way. [Christian Symbolism: O.T.: Psalms 119:105]
9. Landers, Ann (1918—) syndicated columnist who gives advice on personal problems. [Pop. Culture: Misc.]
10. Mentor Odysseus’s friend and advisor. [Gk. Lit.: Odyssey ]
11. Ten Commandments God’s precepts for man’s life. [O.T.: Exodus 20:3–17; Deuteronomy 5:7–21]

guid·ance / ˈgīdəns/ • n. 1. advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, esp. as given by someone in authority: he looked to his father for inspiration and guidance.2. the directing of the motion or position of something, esp. a missile: a surface-to-air missile guidance system.