Alexis De Tocqueville on Despotism Type: quote Date: July 01, 2025 In: Law and Government The will of man is not shattered, but softened, bent, and guided: men are seldom forced by it to act, but they are constantly restrained ... » Go
Alexis de Tocqueville on Social Ostracization Type: quote Date: October 30, 2020 In: Civilitas Tyranny in democratic republics does not proceed in the same way, however. It ignores the body and goes straight for the soul. The master no longer ... » Go
Alexis de Tocqueville on Big Government and Freedom Type: quote Date: February 05, 1835 In: Law and Government What good does it do me, after all, if an ever-watchful authority keeps an eye out to ensure that my pleasures will be tranquil and ... » Go