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“I considered mores to be one of the great general causes responsible for the maintenance of a democratic republic . . . the term "mores" . . . meaning . . . habits of the heart.” quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
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“I considered mores to be one of the great general causes responsible for the maintenance of a democratic republic . . . the term "mores" . . . meaning . . . habits of the heart.”

Alexis de Tocqueville

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Mores are the shared habits of the heart that sustain a democratic society.

In simple terms: Mores are collective moral habits.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate virtuous habits.

Themes

morality democracy culture

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • civic education
  • community building
  • policy making

Key Concepts

political theory social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits of the heart do you value?
  • How can societies nurture healthy mores?
A Different Perspective

Mores can be vague and hard to define precisely.

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