In the United States, the majority undertakes to supply a multitude of ready-made opinions for the use of individuals, who are thus relieved from the necessity of forming opinions of their own.
Alexis de TocquevilleAbout author
- Author's profession: Historian
- Nationality: french
- Born: July 29, 1805
- Died: April 16, 1859
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