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Elia Kazan

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

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Elia Kazan is expressing his loss of faith that positive values or justice will ultimately prevail in American society. He once hoped for a better outcome but now doubts that good will overcome the negative forces at play.

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