........ has been uttered by countless parents all over the world as they attempt to teach their children not only consideration and empathy toward others but also create for them an ability for diplomacy. Parents are driven by wanting their children to have friends and get along with others.
Think about how the other person will feel, words hurt, remember how you felt when it happened to you. Is that how you want to be spoken to? And so the reminders continue during childhood as parents positively shape their children's emotional and moral development.
And while kids learn the lessons the parents teach they are still going to err, blurting out hurtful comments when feeling upset, angry or overly passionate. It is a safe bet to say that there is not a lot of thinking taking place before saying the words.
Being perfect is not part of the human make-up, mistakes are made all the time. Hopefully with the feelings of regret we learn to improve our skill with staying calm enough to think before we speak.
All we can do if on the receiving end is to help others through tolerance and understanding. A helping hand and a gentle reminder are the most powerful.
Cheers and Blessings
Taking time out to contemplate the day is always a good way to review what went well and what we can improve upon. Self-evaluation is the best learning.

Funny you should mention about getting wiser. i saw a program on TV that mentioned how we need to live longer, like Moses, to become wiser. 😊 A man ( George Van Tassel) in the Mojave desert was making a time machine to give us longer life. A building we just walked through and it invigorated our bodies. Unfortunately he died mysteriously before it was completed.
How interesting. I have read that currently we are only using about 35% of our DNA and this is the reason why we are only living until the 80's or 90's. In the future we are going suppose to use much more, be healthier, wiser and live longer.
So very true unfortunately there are many kinds in this universe and it can all start from parenthood but not all will listen and be patient with one another we can only try to do our best ☺️
Oh so true @kohsamui99, our real test is being patient and calm during the most difficult conversations. I am not sure if I am there yet.