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Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?
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Although not a religious person by any stretch of the imagination I immediately thought of the bible for some reason when pondering this question.

The Ten Commandments therein are of course commandments and not quotes but even to the strongest of atheists out there they seem like a basic minimum to live your life by. You shall not commit murder, you shall not steal and honour your father and mother certainly should tick all the boxes for any right thinking person.

However, as I say, these seem like absolute fundamentals for any human being generally so I’ve delved a bit deeper. ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ (Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31) being a clear winner. Basically treating people with the same kindness, respect and empathy you desire for yourself. Now wouldn’t that make the world a better place if applied across the globe?

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