Some sayings remain relevant even after thousands of years, mainly because they deal with ordinary human behaviour and the way people treat each other. One such saying is attributed to the ancient philosopher Confucius, whose teachings have influenced several other parts of Asia for centuries. His famous words, "Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you", offer a simple rule for dealing with other people, whether it is at home, at work or in everyday social situations.The saying appears in The Analects, the collection of teachings and conversations associated with Confucius, and is…