Damned Quote by Toni Cade Bambara
“I'll be damned if I want most folks out there to do unto me what they do unto themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara, 1972
Treat others as you wish to be treated; empathy over retaliation
In simple terms: Treat people well
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy
Themes
morality
empathy
reciprocity
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- community building
Key Concepts
Ethics
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑respect with kindness?
- When is it okay to set firm boundaries?
A Different Perspective
People may exploit kindness
![“I try to live [the Golden Rule] and I certainly expect it of some particular others. But I'll be damned if I want most folk out there to do unto me what they do unto themselves.” quote by Toni Cade Bambara](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/42a/toni-cade-bambara-14357_folks_i-try-to-live-the-golden-rule-and-i-cert_2712618.jpg)
