Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

However energetically society in general may strive to make all the citizens equal and alike, the personal pride of each individual will always make him try to escape from the common level, and he will form some inequality somewhere to his own profit.

However energetically society in general may strive to make

Summary

This quote suggests that even though society may work towards creating equality and uniformity among its citizens, individuals' personal pride and ambition drive them to seek ways to differentiate themselves and gain advantages over others. Despite collective efforts towards equality, individuals will inevitably find ways to create inequality in order to benefit themselves in some manner. This highlights the innate human nature to pursue personal gains and rise above the common level, even in societies that strive for equal treatment.

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Equality

By Alexis de Tocqueville

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