Harry Truman:

I believe in the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. But sometimes, you have to hit them over the head with it.

— Harry Truman Modern

US President, atomic bomb decision

Attributed, a humorous and somewhat aggressive interpretation.

1950s

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