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Confucius: The Analects, Book XV.24

Verified passage
“What you do not wish done to yourself, do not do to others.”
ConfuciusThe Analects, Book XV.24 · c. 5th century BCTrans. James Legge, 1893 — public domain

Reflection

The oldest relational rule on record runs on empathy you already possess. Before sending the message, receive it in imagination as the other person.

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Author
Confucius
Original source
The Analects, Book XV.24
Original date
c. 5th century BC
Edition used
Trans. James Legge, 1893 — public domain
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