己所不欲，勿施于人。
Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself.
Source: 论语·卫灵公(The Analects)
Background
This quote comes from the Analects, representing Confucius important teaching on interpersonal relationships. It embodies the spirit of benevolence and empathy in Confucian thought.
Interpretation
This quote embodies the concept of forgiveness - tolerance and understanding. In interpersonal relationships, we should think from others perspectives and not impose on others what we ourselves would not want to bear.
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