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Alexis de Tocqueville quote about war from Democracy in America (1840) - There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult—to begin a war, and to end it.

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“ There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult—to begin a war, and to end it. ”

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Author

Alexis de Tocqueville

Source

Democracy in America

Topic

war peace democracy

Date

1840

Language

English

Reference

Note

Translated by Henry Reeve

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/816/816-h/816-h.htm

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Alexis de Tocqueville quote about war from Democracy in America (1840) - There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult—to begin a war, and to end it.

Alexis de Tocqueville quote about war from Democracy in America (1840) - There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult—to begin a war, and to end it.

Alexis de Tocqueville quote about war from Democracy in America (1840) - There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult—to begin a war, and to end it.

Alexis de Tocqueville quote about war from Democracy in America (1840) - There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult—to begin a war, and to end it.