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 addressamericanchance share on social
When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness. Alexis de Tocqueville darknessfutureilluminate Change image and share on social
The whole life of an American is passed like a game of chance, a revolutionary crisis, or a battle. Alexis de Tocqueville americanbattlechance Change image and share on social
The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults. Alexis de Tocqueville abilityamericaenlighten Change image and share on social
In no other country in the world is the love of property keener or more alert than in the United States, and nowhere else does the majority display less inclination toward doctrines which in any way threaten the way property is owned. Alexis de Tocqueville alertcountrydisplay share on social
Grant me thirty years of equal division of inheritances and a free press, and I will provide you with a republic. Alexis de Tocqueville divisionequalfree Change image and share on social
The debates of that great assembly are frequently vague and perplexed, seeming to be dragged rather than to march, to the intended goal. Something of this sort must, I think, always happen in public democratic assemblies. Alexis de Tocqueville assemblydebatedemocratic share on social
History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies. Alexis de Tocqueville copygalleryhistory Change image and share on social
Liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith. Alexis de Tocqueville establishfaithliberty Change image and share on social
The Americans combine the notions of religion and liberty so intimately in their minds, that it is impossible to make them conceive of one without the other. Alexis de Tocqueville americancombineconceive Change image and share on social
