do unto others as you would have them do unto you
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself; an expression of the golden rule.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” mean?
One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself; an expression of the golden rule.
Is “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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