When I was very young I noticed a trait in certain humans that confused me as to why they would do certain things…
My reaction to this behavior has always been fairly consistent: I would bewilderingly ask why? What was the gain? You destroyed your relationship with me for what? So little…
Yesterday I read a Dostoyovski quote that pretty much sums it up.
“Your worst sin is that you destroyed and betrayed yourself for nothing. “
Perfect.
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Dennis Mantin 
This is a powerful and quietly piercing reflection. You’ve captured a lifelong observation with clarity and restraint, and the Dostoyevsky quote lands like a final, undeniable truth—simple, devastating, and complete. The way you connect personal experience to timeless wisdom makes the insight feel both intimate and universal. Beautifully observed, and deeply thought-provoking.
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