5 Quotes by Alexis de Tocqueville about leadership

  • Author Alexis de Tocqueville
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    While the natural instincts of democracy persuade the people to remove distinguished men from power, the latter are guided by no less an instinct to distance themselves from a political career, where it is so difficult for them to retain their complete autonomy or to make any progress without cheapening themselves.

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