words to live by

words to live by

A motto, aphorism, axiom, or other piece of advice that will serve one well throughout one's life if upheld or adhered to. Sometimes used humorously or sarcastically. As I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate that "a dollar saved is a dollar earned" really are words to live by. A: "I've always maintained that one should not mix business with one's personal life." B: "I agree. I've always considered those as words to live by."
See also: by, live, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

words to live by

 and thoughts to live by
useful philosophical or spiritual expressions. Thank you for your expression of gratitude. You gave us words to live by.
See also: by, live, word
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • thoughts to live by
  • (I) would if I could
  • (one's) lord and master
  • be all in a day's work
  • all in a day's work
  • as far as the eye can see
  • as far as the eye can/could see
  • back to the salt mines
  • as you do
  • believe it or not
References in periodicals archive
Words to live by: Treat others the way you'd like to be treated
ZACH ALLEN
Those, my friends, are words to live by. We've all been out on the town and seen That Guy making a jackass of himself (or herself, because girls can definitely be That Guy too).
Four words - a million possibilities
Words to live by: "I feel that I always have a choice in what I do and how I handle situations.
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Those are words to live by. A company isn't the balance sheet or the quality of the manufacturing.
The people
Part of the 99 Words To Live By series, Overlook Much Correct Little: 99 Sayings by John XXIII is a giftbook collection of memorable quotes by Angelo Roncalli, known to the world as Pope John XXIII (1881-1963).
Overlook Much Correct a Little
All good words to live by, and if even a fraction of the class of 2010 takes them to heart, the world might be a better place.
Words to live (and learn) by
Mahatma Gandhi once said, "You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result." Those are good words to live by. And there are things that each of us can do to protect our New Hampshire first-in-the-nation presidential primary for 2008 and for years to come.
How to protect the primary
WORDS TO LIVE BY: Do justice, love goodness, and walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8).
Sowing justice
Third prize went to the label on a digital thermometer that read: "Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally." Words to live by.
World's biggest toothbrush?
Words to live by: A guiding influence is the 1854 speech by Chief Seattle, an American Indian of the 19th century.
Artist, teamster sees life purpose
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He called them "words to live by" and they were quite impressive.
Words to win by ..
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