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

Alexis de Tocqueville · Power

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Alexis de Tocqueville

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.

Equality

Alexis de Tocqueville

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.

Health

Alexis de Tocqueville

Life is to be entered upon with courage.

Courage

Alexis de Tocqueville

The Americans combine the notions of religion and liberty so intimately in their minds, that it is impossible to make them conceive of one without the other.

Religion