Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

I have no hesitation in saying that although the American woman never leaves her domestic sphere and is in some respects very dependent within it, nowhere does she enjoy a higher station. And if anyone asks me what I think the chief cause of the extraordinary prosperity and growing power of this nation, I should answer that it is due to the superiority of their women.

I have no hesitation in saying that although the American wo

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This quote highlights the author's belief in the elevated status of American women, despite their relative dependence within the domestic realm. The author argues that even though American women predominantly stay within their homes, they hold a prominent position compared to women in other societies. The quote suggests that the success and strength of the United States can be attributed to the exceptional qualities and capabilities of its women.

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