3 Alexis de Tocqueville Quotes on Trust

Alexis de Tocqueville quotes on trust

16. Despotism may govern without faith, but Liberty cannot.

54. In countries where associations are free, secret societies are unknown. In America there are factions, but no conspiracies.

77. The electors see their representative not only as a legislator for the state but also as the natural protector of local interests in the legislature; indeed, they almost seem to think that he has a power of attorney to represent each constituent, and they trust him to be as eager in their private interests as in those of the country.