“By obliging men to turn their attention to other affairs than their own, it rubs off that private selfishness which is the rust of society.”
Book:Democracy in America
Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
Work
Democracy in America
Published in the 19th century, this seminal work offers a detailed examination of the American political system, its history, and its societal implications. The author delves into the functioning of democracy, the role of the government, and the cultural fabric of the nation. 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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