The Americans have a democratic constitution which they have not been prevented from creating, but which they have not been able to prevent from being democratic.
Democracy in America
Democracy in America, Vol. 1, Part 1, Chapter 8
1835
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"I do not believe that the American people are capable of governing themselves without the aid of religion."
Controversial"I have always thought that there was something more dangerous than despotism, and that was servitude voluntarily endured."
Strange & Unusual"I have always believed that the most dangerous thing for a society is to have too much liberty."
Strange & Unusual"I am convinced that a great revolution is at hand, and that it will be more terrible than any that has yet occurred."
Strange & Unusual"I have encountered passionate materialists whose closing of the eyes to faith was as fanatical as religious zeal."
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