Principles

Every human being, however bad, has principles. They can be small principles or big principles. Some common principles include never to kill, steal and never to lie. Once someone starts to read Cormac McCarthy's The Road, they begin to question whether or not they would keep their principles, or what principles they would be able to keep. Personally, I would make sure to hold on to the principle to never harm another human being unless absolutely necessary. I believe a human being's life is the most valuable thing in the universe because it is impossible and therefore a miracle. Taking the life of another person is destroying potential in the universe. Holding this principle would be my main goal during an event like the one in the novel, and I wouldn't break it unless there was danger upon my friends or family.