But a democracy can only obtain truth as the result of expe… - Alexis de Tocqueville

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But a democracy can only obtain truth as the result of experience, and many nations may forfeit their existence whilst they are awaiting the consequences of their errors.

Alexis de Tocqueville

Democracy in America: Volume 1 · August 11, 1990 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville (29 July 1805 – 16 April 1859) was a French political thinker and historian, most famous for his work Democracy in America.

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Alternative Names: Tocqueville • Alexis-Charles-Henri Clerel de Tocqueville • Alexis Clérel de Tocqueville • Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville

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