The Tale of Despereaux Principles Quotes

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Quote #10

And now you have a small map of the princess's heart (hatred, sorrow, kindness, empathy), the heart that she carried inside her as she went down the golden stairs and through the kitchen and, finally, just as the sky outside the castle began to lighten, down into the dark of the dungeon with the rat and the serving girl. (38.11)

Even in her darkest moments, Princess Pea continues to keep her principles intact. This is what eventually saves her life. The respect and sympathy she shows Mig foil Roscuro's evil plan.