Hmnnn... interesting subject you chose to write about. Indeed, the smallest of events in our lives can create an entirely different future. I often wonder what could have been had I of made the slightest change in decisions. Ah, but, ultimately I am of the opinion the soul takes us where it will. Anyway, thought producing post. Thanks.
I personally think that no person is doomed to walk such a path as, say, Hitler or Darth Vadar did.
At various points in our lives we are presented with nudges this way and that. Sometimes... That which we wish to shine for? Well... The World simply shows us that such is not valued in us.
And we are social (even populist) little creatures. When our souls are repressed we begin to make compromises upon our chosen courses of actions - and upon our principles.
I like to think that the fabric of our universe is not 'that' cruel as to allow us to simply wander astray - and will see to throw us life-lines for us to choose to grab hold onto should we choose.
What lifelines Hitler might have gotten, I have no clue of - but I am certain that within the everyday life of being "the Fuhrer", opportunities presented themselves for him not to be a terrible human being.
Thank you for giving this a read and for your comment @mistermercury! ^_^