In America the majority raises formidable barriers around the liberty of opinion; within these barriers an author may write what he pleases, but woe to him if he goes beyond them.
Alexis de TocquevilleAbout author
- Author's profession: Historian
- Nationality: french
- Born: July 29, 1805
- Died: April 16, 1859
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