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An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say 'Gentlemen' to the person with whom he is conversing. - Alexis de Tocqueville
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What is most important for democracy is not that great fortunes should not exist, but that great fortunes should not remain in the same hands. In that way there are rich men, but they do not form a class. -Alexis de Tocqueville
History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies. - Alexis de Tocqueville
If men are to remain civilized, or to become so, the art of associating together must grow and improve in the same ratio in which the equality of conditions is increased. -- Alexis de Tocqueville
When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness. -Alexis de Tocqueville
In a revolution, as in a novel, the most difficult part to invent is the end. -Alexis de Tocqueville
History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies. -Alexis de Tocqueville
No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country. - Alexis de Tocqueville
There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle. - Alexis de Tocqueville
The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people. - Alexis de Tocqueville
The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens. -Alexis de Tocqueville
