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Christianity • General

The Golden Rule

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."

Source: Matthew 7:12 (Public Domain / World English Bible)
Judaism • Rabbinic

Core Ethical Principle

"That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the entire Torah; the rest is explanation; go and learn."

Source: Talmud, Shabbat 31a (Public Domain Translation)
Islam • Hadith

Principle of Mutual Love

"None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself."

Source: Forty Hadith of al-Nawawi 13 (Public Domain)
Buddhism • Theravada

Refraining from Harm

"Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful."

Source: Udana-Varga 5:18 (Public Domain)
Hinduism • Epic Period

Duty of Dharma

"This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you."

Source: Mahabharata 5:1517 (Public Domain Translation)

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