Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The Golden Rule

From the Golden Rule (Wikipedia):
  1. One should treat others according to how one would like others to treat one's self (positive form, passive voice)
  2. Treat others as you would like to be treated (positive form, active voice)
  3. One should not treat others in ways one would not like to be treated (negative/prohibitive form, passive voice; Also called the Silver Rule)
  4. Do not treat others in ways you would not like to be treated (negative/prohibitive form, active voice. Also called the Silver Rule)

The common English phrasing is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". A key element of the Golden Rule is that a person attempting to live by this rule treats all people with consideration, not just members of his or her in-group. The world will be a better place if everyone follows the Golden Rule.

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