do unto others

Reciprocity rule start

Do unto others is a shortened form of the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The phrase invokes the principle of treating people the way you want to be treated.

Often used as gentle moral instruction or as a reminder when someone's behavior falls short: Remember, do unto others.

Sometimes inverted sarcastically: Do unto others before they do unto you.

Opposites
ethical orientation

do unto othersevery man for himself

Chaotic self-interest declaration

look out for number one · survival of the fittest · the ends justify the means · dog eat dog · greed is good

relational stance

do unto otherscruelty

Deliberate harm-causing disposition

malice · bullying · spite · vindictiveness · exploitation

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G