The Golden Rule never goes out of Style...

[elleng]

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12

[MineralMan]

1. It's pretty much universal in human societies.

That's probably because it makes so much sense, really.

[billh58]

6. Yes, it is.

See this link for several variations on the same principle:

http://www.teachingvalues.com/goldenrule.html

[Igel]

8. It's widely preached.

Esp. when speaking to others.

Rather less widely implemented. Even by those who speak it to others.

[Eleanors38]

13. It seems all the modern religions center on this rule...

It is often ignored, made fun of, and routinely violated. But it is the most compelling, moral, and practical way to govern one's self.

[WhiteTara]

2. Oh, for a minute I thought it might be this old axiom

He has the gold, makes the rule.

[House of Roberts]

3. Trouble is, it works for those that do evil, also,

for they believe evil would be done to them, by those that they wrong, if the places were reversed. That's the way they are wired, and it allows them to rationalize their actions.

[FarCenter]

7. Do unto others, before they do unto you.

[Hippo_Tron]

12. It doesn't say do unto others what they WILL do to you...

It says do unto others what you WOULD WANT them to do to you...

[Exultant Democracy]

4. The man with the gold rules?

[Scootaloo]

5. The golden ratio's pretty fashionable, too

[3catwoman3]

9. If everybody could follow...

...just this one rule, we really wouldn't need any others. Wishful thinking,alas.

[Zorra]

10. Well, ok then

May you exist in your ultimate universal bliss for as long as you wish, and may that always be the most best and most beautiful thing for you, bringing you eternal peace, happiness and contentment, etc

[elleng]

11. OK, etc.