Quote by Elia Kazan

The belief that the good in American society will finally win out... I don't believe any more.

The belief that the good in American society will finally wi

Summary

This quote expresses a loss of faith in the concept that good will ultimately prevail in American society. The speaker no longer holds the belief that positive forces such as justice, equality, or moral integrity will triumph over negativity, corruption, or injustice. This suggests a sense of disillusionment or skepticism towards the idea of a consistently virtuous trajectory for the nation.

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By Elia Kazan

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