Alexis de Tocqueville Quotes

The Indian knew how to live without wants, to suffer without complaint, and to die singing

Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.

The surface of American society is covered with a layer of democratic paint, but from time to time one can see the old aristocratic colours breaking through.

The power of the periodical press is second only to that of the people.