You don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Today the civil rights demonstrations that rocked Selma in 1965 are quieted, and China has been the host, albeit through gritted teeth, of a conference that aims to better the lot of the world's women. So back then we weren't on The Eve of Destruction after all. In fact, one can rewrite that song to fit any age. And you tell me .
History shows goodness follows badness follows goodness.
The pessimist turns that around and concludes the end is nigh. Cohen, the optimist, puts it beautifully. While the dove will never be able to stop its peacekeeping role, a fail-safe process acts against the plunge into total darkness. That's how the light gets in.