Not all people are scoundrels!

We live in a world that repeatedly faces cruelty, injustice, and various forms of violence. It seems as if history teaches us little. At first glance, nothing changes, and tragedies like the one Janusz Korczak experienced seem to repeat themselves. However, if you look closely, you’ll notice how many people, inspired by his example, continue to bring the light of love and kindness to the world. Janusz Korczak has become a symbol for those who cannot remain indifferent to the suffering of others, especially children.

In essence, his life and death are a challenge to us all. The question he left behind resonates with every person’s moral choice: what is more important—saving one’s own life or caring for those who need it most? The stakes are high, and not everyone is willing to take this path.

But despite all this, it is moments like Janusz Korczak’s death that give us the opportunity to reflect on the deeper meaning of human existence. His refusal to be saved wasn’t simply the act of a man giving up his own future to save others. It was a gesture that said: I won’t live if I can’t live with my children, if I can’t be that example for them, that teacher who will lead them to a bright future. And even if that path leads to death, I will still walk it, because I know that in doing so I preserve my humanity.

Today, we all continue to learn from examples like Janusz Korczak’s. His experience can be applied to any circumstance—be it raising children, helping the weak and disadvantaged, or fighting social injustice. The principles he left behind apply to each of us. Even in the most difficult situations, when it seems the world is heading for ruin, it’s important to remember that it is human kindness, caring, and a willingness to act for others that can change the course of events.

It’s examples like Janusz Korczak’s that help us understand that even in the most dire circumstances, when malice and violence reign, there remain those willing to fight for good, those willing to give their lives to protect others. This isn’t a utopia. These aren’t just abstract words. This is a real opportunity to live in a world where human dignity and respect for life are paramount.

But what’s important is that such principles shouldn’t be limited to history. We must continue to embody them in our lives, in our actions, in our relationships with loved ones, and with those in need. Every person can be a bringer of light to the dark corners of the world, someone who, like Janusz Korczak, will fight for children, for truth, for justice.