We succeed in enterprises which demand the positive qualities we possess, but we excel in those which can also make use of our defects. Alexis de Tocqueville
When family pride ceases to act, individual selfishness comes into play. 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. 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
In a revolution, as in a novel. the most difficult part to invent is the end. Alexis de Tocqueville
Liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith. Alexis de Tocqueville
Equality is a slogan based on envy. It signifies in the heart of every republican: ‘Nobody is going to occupy a place higher than I’. Alexis de Tocqueville