I think that, certainly, people are themselves and their circumstances. That is, we are in some way, what the world has made of us. However, we are also superior beings, evolved and capable of changing our destiny, and our way of being. I think that if a person takes advantage of others, or can do something to improve some situation in their environment, remains indolent, and does nothing to reflect and try to improve as a human being, will remain bad until the end of his days , and will leave this world without transcending as a human being. The question you asked seemed simple but it is very interesting at heart. Regards!