When Interests Are at Stake, What Remains of Our Principles?
What happens to our values, our sense of responsibility, and the promises we once made when things no longer go our way? Lately, a few things I’ve witnessed have made me think about human nature again. Relationships between people can be more complicated than they appear. People who get along perfectly well may find themselves arguing over money. Business partners who once trusted each other may begin pointing fingers when things don’t go as planned. Even promises that seemed sincere at the beginning can become surprisingly easy to forget when personal interests are involved. ...