Alexis de Tocqueville

Political Science French 1805 – 1859 327 quotes

Greatest analyst of American democracy

Quotes by Alexis de Tocqueville

The love of liberty is the most noble of human passions.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The future of democracy depends on the ability of the people to govern themselves.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The greatest danger to democracy is the apathy of the people.

Attributed, but likely apocryphal

The American experiment is a grand one, and it is still in progress.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The power of the press is immense, and it is constantly growing.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The love of property is a powerful incentive to industry.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The American people are a religious people, and their religion is a source of their strength.

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The spirit of association is a powerful force in American society.

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The American system of education is a model for the world.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The American character is a blend of individualism and community spirit.

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The American dream is a dream of opportunity and upward mobility.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The American spirit is a spirit of innovation and progress.

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The American future is a future of hope and promise.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The American people are a people of faith, and their faith is a source of their resilience.

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The American system of government is a government of laws, not of men.

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The American ideal is an ideal of liberty and justice for all.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The American experiment is a testament to the power of human freedom.

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The American people are a people of courage, and their courage is a source of their strength.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The American future is a future of challenges and opportunities.

Democracy in America, Volume I 1835

The American spirit is a spirit of optimism and determination.

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