The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.
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Alexis de Tocqueville Quote
“In the United States, the majority undertakes to supply a multitude of ready-made opinions for the use of individuals, who are thus relieved from the necessity of forming opinions of their own.”
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