Quote by Alexis de Tocqueville

I know of no country in which there is so little independence of mind and real freedom of discussion as in America.

I know of no country in which there is so little independenc

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Alexis de Tocqueville, suggests that America lacks true independence of thought and freedom of discussion. It implies that there are societal constraints or a lack of diverse perspectives that hinder the open exchange of ideas. The quote challenges the commonly held belief of America as a land of intellectual freedom and suggests that conformity or limitations on intellectual discussions may be prevalent in the country.

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Conformity & Nonconformity

By Alexis de Tocqueville

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