5 Quotes by Alexis de Tocqueville about passion



  • Author Alexis de Tocqueville
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    Trade is the natural enemy of all violent passions because it loves moderation, delights in compromise an is most careful to avoid anger.

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  • Author Alexis de Tocqueville
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    To commit violent and unjust acts, it is not enough for a government to have the will or even the power; the habits, ideas and passions of the time must lend themselves to their committal.

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  • Author Alexis de Tocqueville
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    Men living in democratic times have many passions, but most of their passions either end in the love of riches, or proceed from it.

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