Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You should grant every person the same rights you demand for yourself.
- In plain terms
- Treat others with the same rights you want for yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Demand rights for others that you claim for yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rights do you claim?
- Do you grant these to others?
Another view
Some situations require different rights based on context or capability.
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