If a [democratic] society displays less brilliance than an...

If a [democratic] society displays less brilliance than an aristocracy, there will also be less wretchedness; pleasures will be less outrageous and wellbeing will be shared by all; the sciences will be on a smaller scale but ignorance will be less common; opinions will be less vigorous and habits gentler; you will notice more vices and fewer crimes.

Alexis de Tocqueville Quote About Ignorance, Aristocracy, Vices: If A Democratic Society Displays...

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