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Question
Read the following proverb that has a biblical reference.
‘Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.’ Now find at least 5 other proverbs/ axioms/quotations which convey the same message. Search the internet/dictionary of proverbs.
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Solution
- 'How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours'.
- 'Treat others as you wish to be treated. Don't just be nice, but be kind to other people. That can be so rewarding'.
- 'Be Good to people. You will be remembered more for your kindness than any level of success you could possibly attain'.
- 'How you treat others, is how you really feel inside'.
- 'Be careful how you treat people. What you do to others has a funny way of coming back to you'.
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If you do not get lowered in your own eyes
While you raise yourself in those of others,
If you do not give in to gossips and lies
Rather heed them not, saying, 'who bothers?'
You may be the person I am looking for.
If you crave not for praise when you win
And look not for sympathy while you lose,
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And after a set-back, you offer no excuse,
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The second part comprising six lines.
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