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
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 classdemocracyexist 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 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
Life is to be entered upon with courage. Alexis de Tocqueville courageenterlife Change image and share on social
The genius of democracies is seen not only in the great number of new words introduced but even more in the new ideas they express. Alexis de Tocqueville democracyexpressgenius 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
The surface of American society is covered with a layer of democratic paint, but from time to time one can see the old aristocratic colours breaking through. Alexis de Tocqueville americanaristocraticbreak Change image and share on social
