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When the people rule, they must be rendered happy, or they will overturn the state.

When the people rule, they must be rendered happy, or they will overturn the state.

Alexis de Tocqueville
People, Revolution, Rebellion
Alexis de Tocqueville (2001). “Democracy in America”, p.129, Penguin

In a revolution, as in a novel, the most difficult part to invent is the end.

Alexis de Tocqueville
Revolution, Rebellious, Invention
Alexis de Tocqueville (1896). “Recollections”, p.85, Library of Alexandria

If there ever are great revolutions there, they will be caused by the presence of the blacks upon American soil.

Alexis de Tocqueville
Political, Soil, Revolution
"Democracy in America". Book by Alexis de Tocqueville, Volume II. Book Three, Chapter XXI, 1840.

A great democratic revolution is taking place in our midst.

Alexis de Tocqueville
Revolution, Midst, Democratic

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