Quote by Deepak Chopra

If you contemplate the Golden Rule, it turns out to be an injunction to live by grace rather than by what you think other people deserve.

If you contemplate the Golden Rule, it turns out to be an in

Summary

This quote is suggesting that the Golden Rule, which advises treating others as you would like to be treated, is not about determining what individuals deserve. Instead, it encourages living with grace and kindness despite others' actions or deservingness. It implies that we should base our actions on a higher principle of compassion and understanding, rather than judging or allowing others' behavior to dictate our own. By emphasizing living with grace, the quote promotes a compassionate and empathetic approach towards others.

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Inspirational Golden Rule

By Deepak Chopra

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