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Alternative forms

• don't do unto others what you wouldn't have them do unto you
• do unto others

Proverb

do unto others as you would have them do unto you

1. One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself; an expression of the golden rule.
   • 1611, Bible (KJV), Matthew 7:12::

     Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

   • 1611, Bible (KJV), Luke 6:31::

     And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

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