At the bottom of the heart of every human being, from…
“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”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human beings retain an indomitable hope that good will prevail despite suffering and evil.
In simple terms: Hope persists despite suffering.
Hold onto hope.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal trauma
- social injustice
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain hope in hardship?
- What fuels belief in good?
Hope may be challenged by overwhelming cruelty.