At the bottom of the heart of every human being, from earliest infancy until the tomb, there is something that goes on indomitably expecting, in the teeth of all experience of crimes committed, suffered, and witnessed, that good and not evil will be done

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This quote suggests that within every person, there is a deep-rooted belief that good deeds will triumph over evil, despite the countless instances of crime and suffering witnessed throughout one's life. It implies that there is an inherent optimism within human hearts that persists against all odds, perpetually hoping for goodness to prevail.

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