There is hardly a pioneer's hut which does not contain a few odd volumes of Shakespeare. I remember reading the feudal drama of Henry V for the first time in a log cabin. Alexis de Tocqueville cabindramafeudal 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
There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle. Alexis de Tocqueville americamanparty 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
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
I know of no country in which there is so little independence of mind and real freedom of discussion as in America. Alexis de Tocqueville americacountrydiscussion 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
The main business of religions is to purify, control, and restrain that excessive and exclusive taste for well-being which men acquire in times of equality. Alexis de Tocqueville acquirebusinesscontrol Change image and share on social
In America the majority raises formidable barriers around the liberty of opinion; within these barriers an author may write what he pleases, but woe to him if he goes beyond them. Alexis de Tocqueville americaauthorbarrier Change image and share on social
In politics shared hatreds are almost always the basis of friendships. Alexis de Tocqueville basisfriendshiphatred Change image and share on social
