One should not behave towards others in a way that is disagreeable to oneself. This is the essence of morality. All other activities are due to selfish desire.
Mahabharata (Anusasana Parva)

The Essence of Morality
Topic: Virtue, Morality, & Ethics
“One should not behave towards others in a way that is disagreeable to oneself. This is the essence of morality. All other activities are due to selfish desire.”
Hinduism
Mahabharata (Anusasana Parva)
Wilson, Andrew, editor. World Scripture - a Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts. Paragon House, 1991, p. 114 [Mahabharata, Anusasana Parva 113.8].
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