principles

Synonyms

creed ABCs code concept alphabet linguistics credo philosophy principle doctrine grammar guidance integrity morality ethics
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Antonyms

badness crime sin immorality wickedness trespass
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Phrases with the word

guiding principles basic principles geometric principles christian legal principles anarchist principles main principles

Examples

A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. Dwight D. Eisenhower

It is easier to fight for our principles than it is to live up to them. Alfred Adler

An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot. Thomas Paine

I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world. Oscar Wilde

A person of high principles is one who can watch an entire chess game without making a comment. Chinese Proverb

A man of high principles is someone who can watch a chess game without passing comment. Chinese Proverb