One of the happiest consequences of the absence of government...is the development of individual strength that inevitably follows.
Alexis de TocquevilleAn American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say 'Gentlemen' to the person with whom he is conversing.
Alexis de TocquevilleThe best laws cannot make a constitution work in spite of morals; morals can turn the worst laws to advantage.
Alexis de TocquevilleWhen the people rule, they must be rendered happy, or they will overturn the state.
Alexis de Tocqueville