Don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you.

Confucius’ famous sayings. The words come from "The Analects of Confucius·Yan Yuan": "Zhong Gong asked about benevolence, and Confucius said: When going out, it is like seeing a distinguished guest, and making the people feel like receiving a great sacrifice. Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. No resentment in the country, no resentment at home." Confucius This means benevolence. "Wei Linggong": "Zi Gong asked: Is there anything you can say that can be implemented throughout your life? Confucius said: Forgiveness. Do not do to others what you do not want to do to yourself." This is also about forgiveness. Confucius often used "forgiveness" to explain "benevolence". Zhu Xi's "Collected Annotations": "Forgiveness means respecting oneself and others." That is what Zigong said: "I don't want others to do anything to me, and I also want nothing to be done to others." ("Gongye Chang") Later Confucianism all emphasizes "Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you" in order to implement "benevolent government".