Alexis de Tocqueville Quotes on Trust
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Despotism may govern without faith, but Liberty cannot.
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In countries where associations are free, secret societies are unknown. In America there are factions, but no conspiracies.
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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.