Alexis de Tocqueville Quote

All revolutions more or less threaten the tenure of property: but most of those who live in democratic countries are possessed of property - not only are they possessed of property but they live in the condition of men who set the greatest store upon their property.


Democracy in America: Part the Second: The Social Influence of Democracy (ed. 1840)


All revolutions more or less threaten the tenure of property: but most of those who live in democratic countries are possessed of property - not only ...

All revolutions more or less threaten the tenure of property: but most of those who live in democratic countries are possessed of property - not only ...

All revolutions more or less threaten the tenure of property: but most of those who live in democratic countries are possessed of property - not only ...

All revolutions more or less threaten the tenure of property: but most of those who live in democratic countries are possessed of property - not only ...