Who said "I can't seem to do the right thing."?

This quote is attributed to Cal Trask.

I can't seem to do the right thing. - Cal Trask

"I can't seem to do the right thing."

Cal Trask

Character in East of Eden

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"Maybe that's the greatest human capacity—the ability to make things mean something."

"And now the stone is on my heart."

"You're right. That's exactly it."

"I'm trying to be good."