This so-called tolerance, which, in my opinion, is nothing but a huge indifference. — Alexis de Tocqueville
Countries, therefore, when lawmaking falls exclusively to the lot of the poor — Alexis de Tocqueville
Nature secretly avenges herself for the constraint imposed upon her by the laws of man. — Alexis de Tocqueville
The taste for well-being is the prominent and indelible feature of democratic times. — Alexis de Tocqueville
The tie of language is perhaps the strongest and the most durable that can unite mankind. — Alexis de Tocqueville
Amongst democratic nations men easily attain a certain equality of conditions: they — Alexis de Tocqueville
Nations are less disposed to make revolutions in proportion as personal property — Alexis de Tocqueville
When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness. — Alexis de Tocqueville
The debates of that great assembly are frequently vague and perplexed, seeming to be — Alexis de Tocqueville
The genius of democracies is seen not only in the great number of new words introduced — Alexis de Tocqueville
The greatness of america lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation — Alexis de Tocqueville
The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions — Alexis de Tocqueville
The indian knew how to live without wants, to suffer without complaint, and to die singing. — Alexis de Tocqueville