Are people greedy, selfish and cruel? - Thomas Hobbes
or
Are people moral and decent? - John Locke
Sadly, some people show more greediness, selfishness and cruelness on the outside; however, I definitely believe that, at heart, everyone is mortal and decent. Especially children. I think that no one is born coldhearted, but instead is raised or treated in a way that may make them act in this way. Furthermore, I think that it has to do with how you have been educated. After all, teachers could make anything bias and students will learn exactly that. Also I think I have chosen this because I want to believe it, and so I tell myself it’s true.
Sometimes people hurt other people, verbally and/or physically. At the time it may seem that they have to let our their anger, jealousy or whatever it may be, but I think that everyone regrets it later on. I cannot believe that someone can watch another person, who's hurt, without (at least on the inside) feeling bad. How can you not feel bad yourself when you know someone else is in pain because of you? I just can't imagine that.
So, I would agree more with John Locke. At heart, people are decent and mortal.
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