The Europeans have been able to acquire a knowledge of the natural sciences, and to some extent, of the mechanical arts, without the aid of any superior intelligence. But they have never been able to acquire a knowledge of the moral sciences, or to any extent, of the fine arts, without the aid of a superior intelligence.
— Alexis de Tocqueville Modern

Democracy in America

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Attributed, often paraphrased, direct source is difficult to pinpoint.

Date / Period

c. 1835

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Controversial

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