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
In the United States, the majority undertakes to supply a multitude of ready-made opinions for the use of individuals, who are thus relieved from the necessity of forming opinions of their own. Alexis de Tocqueville formindividualmajority Change image and share on social
Nothing seems at first sight less important than the outward form of human actions, yet there is nothing upon which men set more store: they grow used to everything except to living in a society which has not their own manners. Alexis de Tocqueville actionformgrow 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
There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult - to begin a war and to end it. Alexis de Tocqueville begindemocraticdifficult Change image and share on social
All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it. Alexis de Tocqueville accomplishdemocraticdestroy Change image and 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
In a revolution, as in a novel, the most difficult part to invent is the end. Alexis de Tocqueville difficultendinvent Change image and share on social
The French want no-one to be their superior. The English want inferiors. The Frenchman constantly raises his eyes above him with anxiety. The Englishman lowers his beneath him with satisfaction. Alexis de Tocqueville anxietybeneathconstantly Change image and share on social
Life is to be entered upon with courage. Alexis de Tocqueville courageenterlife Change image and share on social