Prayer to Practice the Golden Rule


  • May I be an enemy to no one and the friend of what abides eternally.
  • May I never quarrel with those nearest me, and be reconciled quickly if I should.
  • May I never plot evil against others, and if anyone plot evil against me, may I escape unharmed and without the need to hurt anyone else.
  • May I love, seek and attain only what is good.
  • May I desire happiness for all and harbor envy for none.
  • May I never find joy in the misfortune of one who has wronged me.
  • May I never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make reparation.
  • May I gain no victory that harms me or my opponent.
  • May I reconcile friends who are mad at each other.
  • May I, insofar as I can, give all necessary help to my friends and to all who are in need.
  • May I never fail a friend in trouble.
  • May I be able to soften the pain of the
  • grief stricken and give them comforting words.
  • May I respect myself.
  • May I always maintain control of my emotions.
  • May I habituate myself to be gentle, and
  • never angry with others because of circumstances.
  • May I never discuss the wicked or what they have done, but know good people and follow in their footsteps.

    - Eusebius of Caesarea