I have seen in America the most perfect equality of conditions that can be imagined; and I have also seen the most profound inequalities.
Democracy in America
I have seen in America the most perfect equality of conditions that can be imagined; and I have also seen the most profound inequalities.
Democracy in America
Democracy in America, Vol. 1, Part 1, Chapter 3
1835
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"I have often observed that in democratic countries the people are more afraid of their own liberty than of the tyranny of a master."
Strange & Unusual"The Americans are a very religious people, but their religion is very different from ours."
Strange & Unusual"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 American Indians are, in a certain sense, a foreign people, and they have no place in the midst of the European population."
Controversial"Despotism often presents itself as the defender of the oppressed, and the friend of the humble. It can even be useful to them, but it is always at the price of their liberty."
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