Believe Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
“I cannot believe that a republic could subsist if the influence of the lawyers in public business did not increase in proportion to the power of the people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Democracy in America, 1835
A republic cannot survive without lawyers growing proportionally to the people's power, highlighting the legal profession's role in balancing authority.
In simple terms: Lawyers must match the power of citizens.
Ensure legal representation scales with democracy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- constitutional drafting
- judicial reform
- citizen advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent lawyer overreach?
- How can citizens maintain influence over lawmaking?
Legal dominance can create elitism.