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Abhor Quote by Paulo Coelho

“- Do not do to another that which you would abhor being done to you; that is the law. All the rest is legal commentary.” quote by Paulo Coelho
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““- Do not do to another that which you would abhor being done to you; that is the law. All the rest is legal commentary.””

Paulo Coelho

About This Quote

Treat others as you wish to be treated; the rest is merely interpretation of law.

In simple terms: Do unto others; legal details are secondary.

Key Takeaway

Practice empathy and fairness.

Themes

ethics fairness law

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • daily interactions
  • conflict resolution
  • policy making

Key Concepts

moral philosophy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “the law” mean to you?
  • How do you balance legal rules with personal ethics?
A Different Perspective

Legal systems can be complex and may conflict with moral intuition.

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