I do not know if the people of the United States are better than the people of other countries; but I know that they are more virtuous.
Democracy in America
'Democracy in America', Volume I, Chapter XVII
1835
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"The most important of all the advantages which democracy procures is not, as has been sometimes supposed, the good of all, but the greatest possible good of the greatest number."
Controversial"Despotism often presents itself as the defender of the oppressed, and the friend of the humble. It can even be useful to them, but it is always at the price of their liberty."
Controversial"The love of equality is sometimes a passion, sometimes a reasonable preference."
Controversial"I have always thought that the most important thing for a man is to be free, even if he is poor."
Strange & Unusual"The Americans are a people who are always talking about progress, but they are also a people who are always looking back."
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