- One should treat others according to how one would like others to treat one's self (positive form, passive voice)
- Treat others as you would like to be treated (positive form, active voice)
- One should not treat others in ways one would not like to be treated (negative/prohibitive form, passive voice; Also called the Silver Rule)
- 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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