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the Golden Rule

NOUN
ethics/ethic
Synonyms
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belief conduct conscience convention conventionalities criteria decency ethos goodness honesty honor ideal imperative integrity moral code morality mores natural law nature practice principles right and wrong rules of conduct standard standards
Antonyms
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corruption immorality

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We taught our kids to work hard and live by the Golden Rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

He said, always tell the truth, and the Golden Rule: Do unto others as they would do unto you, which I’ve tried to live by.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2024

I’m not religious, but I try to apply the Golden Rule to things like this and treat others the way you would want to be treated.

From Slate • Jul. 27, 2023

For much of human history and across multiple cultures, ethical behavior has been guided by the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

From Scientific American • Jan. 25, 2023

I was thinking, okay, it’s just the Golden Rule.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine