Expression of modern Optimism is found in proverb and literature Every cloud has its silver lining, and, It is always darkest must before dawn, are stock expressions of encouragement.

Goethe found in life eternal activity and in activity eternal good. He understood the world too well to deny the existence of evil force but he had supreme faith in its futility.

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