Dostoyevsky on Why There Are No Bad People
The Marginalian • 2/23/2026
Summary
The title of the piece is "Dostoyevsky on Why There Are No Bad People." The description states that a true friend of mankind, who has felt compassion for the suffering of people, will understand and forgive the difficult circumstances they face. This person will be able to find value, represented as "diamonds," within the challenging situations, referred to as "alluvial filth."
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