“The Americans, on the contrary, are fond of explaining almost all the actions of their lives by the principle of interest rightly understood; they show with complacency how an enlightened regard for themselves constantly prompts them to assist each other, and inclines them willingly to sacrifice a portion of their time and property to the welfare of the state.”
Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
Work
Democracy in America: The Complete and Unabridged Volumes I and II
This seminal work offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of democracy in the United States, comparing them with those of European nations. Written by a French political scientist, it provides a unique perspective on the development of American democracy. more
Author
Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French historian and political theorist renowned for his seminal work 'Democracy in America'. He embarked on a journey to the United States in the 1830s to examine its democratic institutions, and his observations were compiled into a two-volume book that remains a cornerstone in the study of American democracy and political science. more
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