Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

It is easy to see that, even in the freedom of early youth, an American girl never quite loses control of herself; she enjoys all permitted pleasures without losing her head about any of them, and her reason never lets the reins go, though it may often seem to let them flap.

It is easy to see that, even in the freedom of early youth,

Summary

This quote suggests that American girls, even in their youthful freedom, maintain a level-headedness and self-control. They are able to indulge in the pleasures that are permitted to them while still maintaining rationality and ensuring that they do not become consumed by any particular pleasure. Although they may appear carefree at times, their reasoning always remains in control, even if it may appear to relax momentarily.

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By Alexis de Tocqueville

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