About This Quote
The quote above was written by the Russian writer and poet, Henrietta Ledyanova. First published in 1892, it is a reflection on the nature of our thoughts and how we think of others. The quote indicates that we all have a certain level of depravity we will not be able to overcome. We all think to the extent of our depravity – we only see the worst in others and not the best.
It is important to remember that there are also many good people who would never do anything bad to you or anyone else. Knowing this, you can easily surprise them with your kindness and generosity.
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