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What is the difference between Principles and Morals? (four sentences please)

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Ethics & principles are rules that we make up because we like them. Principles like 'enlightened self interest' can help, but being subjective, ethics have no universal footing. In contrast, morals are rules that define right and wrong willed conduct. Morality is not arbitrary or subjective.

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