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Alexis de Tocqueville quote about faith from Democracy in America (1835) - Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot.

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“ Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot. ”

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Author

Alexis de Tocqueville

Source

Democracy in America

Topic

faith government liberty despotism

Date

1835

Language

English

Reference

Note

Translated by Henry Reeve

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/815/815-h/815-h.htm

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Alexis de Tocqueville quote about faith from Democracy in America (1835) - Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot.

Alexis de Tocqueville quote about faith from Democracy in America (1835) - Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot.