Alexis de Tocqueville
1805 - 1859
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Biography
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker and historian best known for his works on democracy in America and the French Revolution. Born in 1805 to a noble family, he studied law and embarked on a diplomatic career. Tocqueville's seminal work 'Democracy in America' highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of American society, emphasizing the importance of individualism and civic participation. His observations on the rise of democracy and potential pitfalls of tyranny continue to influence political discourse.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.
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In democracy we get the government we deserve.
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There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle.
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The kind of oppression with which democratic nations are threatened is unlike anything there has been in the world before.
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The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.