We should listen to our better angels and be kind.
better angels
idiomMorally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.
Even during the heated argument, he tried to appeal to his opponent's better angels to find a peaceful solution.
In the face of such deep division, the leader urged the citizens to set aside their anger and appeal to their better angels for the sake of the country.
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an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.
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better for it
In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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better nature
the more amiable qualities of someone
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
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better than sex
Superlative; wonderful.
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build a better mousetrap
To create a new product, method, or idea that is better than an existing version of something already common or widely used.
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count angels on pinheads
To focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.