I have often seen that the love of liberty is not the only motive of action, and that there are many other passions which can lead men to do great things.
Democracy in America
The Old Regime and the Revolution, Book 1, Chapter 1
1856
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"The American people are a people who are very fond of their own opinions, and they are not always very tolerant of the opinions of others."
Controversial"The taste for physical gratifications is everywhere on the increase; and it is a taste which, if it be not checked, will infallibly lead men to the most abject servitude."
Strange & Unusual"The Americans are a people who are very fond of novelties, and they are always ready to try new things."
Controversial"I have always thought that there was something more dangerous than despotism, and that was servitude voluntarily endured."
Strange & Unusual"I am not a democrat, but I have a profound sympathy for democracy."
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