English Reference
Idiom idiom

do unto others as you would have them do unto you


Treat people fairly. Also known as "The Golden Rule"


SIMPLE

“I always try to do unto others as I would have them do unto me.”

CONTEXTUAL

“When you are tempted to be rude to a waiter, remember to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

COMPLEX

“The philosopher argued that a peaceful society is only possible if every citizen commits to the principle of doing unto others as they would have them do unto themselves.”


The Golden Rule, from the Bible (Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31); parallel maxims exist in many ancient traditions.

Last updated June 7, 2026