I found the last two sentences to be particularly sad. I do have a sense of trying to make things better. Where does that come from? There must be a name for when people who are not Christians talk about Biblical truths in such a profound yet unintentional way.
Consolation? I’m not sure I have it. I have a belief, I guess, in the power of the aggregate human attempt – the best of ourselves. In love and hope and optimism – you know, the magic things that seem inexplicable. Why we are the way we are. I do have a sense of trying to make things better. Where does that come from?
Meryl Streep