Famous quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

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The genius of democracies is seen not only in the great number of new words introduced but even more in the new ideas th
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"The genius of democracies is seen not only in the great number of new words introduced but even more in the new ideas they express"

- Alexis de Tocqueville

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This quote by Alexis de Tocqueville speaks with the power of democracy and its capability to promote creativity and innovation. He suggests that democracies have the ability to introduce brand-new words and ideas that are reflective of the changing times and the altering requirements of the people. This is a testimony to the power of democracy to enable the expression of originalities and to produce a platform for the exchange of concepts. The genius of democracies is seen in the way they have the ability to develop a space for new ideas to be expressed and for new words to be created. This is a testimony to the power of democracy to promote imagination and innovation and to enable the expression of new ideas. This quote talks to the power of democracy to produce a platform for the exchange of ideas and to promote imagination and development.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Alexis de Tocqueville between July 29, 1805 and April 16, 1859. He/she was a famous Historian from France. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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