Famous Alexis de Tocqueville Quotes
In the midst of the apparent diversity of human affairs, a certain number of primary facts may be discovered, from which all others are derived.– Alexis de Tocqueville
I had rather mistrust my own capacity than God’s justice.– Alexis de Tocqueville
nothing, on the other hand, can be more impenetrable to the uninitiated than a legislation founded upon precedents.– Alexis de Tocqueville
America is a land of wonders, in which everything is in constant motion and every change seems an improvement.– Alexis de Tocqueville
The happy and powerful do not go into exile, and there are no surer guarantees of equality among men than poverty and misfortune.– Alexis de Tocqueville
America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.– Alexis de Tocqueville
Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot.– Alexis de Tocqueville
Durability is one of the chief elements of strength. Nothing is either loved or feared but that which is likely to endure.– Alexis de Tocqueville
In such an admirable position of the New World, man has no other enemy than himself.– Alexis de Tocqueville
What is called family pride is often founded on the illusion of self-love. A man wishes to perpetuate and immortalize himself.– Alexis de Tocqueville