Live by

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verb

Guide your actions or decisions by certain rules or principles.

My grandmother always lived by the philosophy of 'treat others as you want to be treated'.
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Often appears as...

  • live by the sword
  • live by a code
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Personal Principles

This phrase often tells about personal values that shape behavior.

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Marco lives by the motto, 'Always be kind.'
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Moral Standards

It's used to express adherence to moral or ethical standards.

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She lives by a strict ethical code.
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Guiding Principles

It can show the guiding principles of a larger community or group.

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The organization lives by the principle of transparency.
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