The concepts of niceness and mankind are often pitted against one another due to the nature of man to be ruthless. Man's proclivity for greed, power, and destruction can often overshadow his potential for goodness and love. However, it is far too easy to forget the possibility that niceness and mankind can coexist.
Man's natural state, while able to cause destruction, can also be used for good. Man can use the same traits of ambition, intelligence, and resourcefulness to help and make the world a better place. His nature can motivate him to search for solutions and create the conditions necessary for progress and kindness. In this way, man does have the capacity to be nice and his niceness does not have to come at the expense of his own nature.
On the other hand, niceness itself can be taken to an extreme. When taken too far, kindness can be seen as weakness or apathy, and can be harmful to society as a whole. If people are too passive in standing up for what is right or taking action in the face of injustice, it can have long-lasting consequences.
In conclusion, while there are conflicting qualities between niceness and man's nature, both can be used for both good and bad. It is only when taken to the extremes that either can become toxic, so it is important to strike a balance between niceness and man's natural tendencies. This balance will ensure that everyone experiences the best of both worlds, allowing for a more harmonious and equitable society.