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Another Quotes by Alexis de Tocqueville
- The character of Anglo-American civilization . . . is the product . . . of two perfectly distinct elements that elsewhere have often made war…
- Trade is the natural enemy of all violent passions. Trade loves moderation, delights in compromise, and is most careful to avoid anger. It is patient,…
- In democratic ages men rarely sacrifice themselves for another, but they show a general compassion for all the human race. One never sees them inflict…
- Though it is very important for man as an individual that his religion should be true, that is not the case for society. Society has…
- I must say that I have seen Americans make great and real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which…
- When a monarchy gradually transforms itself into a republic, the executive power there preserves titles, honors, respect, and even money long after it has lost…
- Born often under another sky, placed in the middle of an always moving scene, himself driven by the irresistible torrent which draws all about him,…
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