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
We succeed in enterprises which demand the positive qualities we possess, but we excel in those which can also make use of our defects. Alexis de Tocqueville defectdemandenterprise 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
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
Life is to be entered upon with courage. Alexis de Tocqueville courageenterlife Change image and share on social
The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people. Alexis de Tocqueville peopleperiodicalpower Change image and share on social
No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country. Alexis de Tocqueville countrydemocraticendanger Change image and share on social
