Moral Behavior

beneficence

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the quality of showing kindness, generosity, and a desire to do good for others

moral compass

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an internalized set of values and principles that guide a person’s decisions about what is right and wrong

conscience

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an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics

philanthropy

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the activity of helping people, particularly financially

accountability

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the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

fidelity

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the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

authenticity

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the quality of being genuine, real, or true

reputation

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the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

prestige

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the respect and admiration that someone or something receives based on perceived importance, quality, or achievement

maxim

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a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

principle

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a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

justification

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a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

homage

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a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

equitable

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ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

venerable

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Approving

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worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

righteous

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acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

staunch

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showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

guileless

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straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

faithful

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staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

wholesome

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deserving of respect, approval, or admiration due to qualities such as excellence, virtue, skill, or achievement

to enlighten

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to give someone spiritual knowledge or insight in order to deepen their understanding of themselves, their surroundings, or their relationship with a higher power or spiritual entity

to preach

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to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

to devote

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to give one's time or commit oneself entirely to a certain matter, cause, or activity