A classical Chinese line for “Treat others as you wish to be treated”

What you do not desire for yourself, do not impose upon others.

Plain meaningRespect other people by refusing to force on them what you would reject yourself.

The noble person brings others' good purposes to completion and does not complete their wrongdoing; the petty person does the opposite.

Plain meaningSupport what is good in others instead of helping harm.

When you see a worthy person, think of becoming their equal; when you see someone unworthy, examine yourself within.

Plain meaningLearn from good examples, and use bad examples to inspect yourself.

May we both live long; though a thousand miles apart, we share the beauty of the moon.

Plain meaningEven far apart, may we be safe and connected under the same moon.

I only wish your heart were like mine; then you would not fail this longing.

Plain meaningI hope you feel the same way I do.

How could sparrows and swallows know the ambition of a great swan?

Plain meaningPeople with small horizons may not understand a larger dream.