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From Project Gutenberg e-text #816 (public domain in the USA).
In the United States the majority undertakes to supply a multitude of ready-made opinions for the use of individuals, who are thus relieved from the necessity of forming opinions of their own.
II. Of The Principal Source Of Belief Among Democratic NationsRead in context →
Above this race of men stands an immense and tutelary power, which takes upon itself alone to secure their gratifications, and to watch over their fate. That power is absolute, minute, regular, provident, and mild.
VI. What Sort Of Despotism Democratic Nations Have To FearRead in context →
From Project Gutenberg e-text #815 (public domain in the USA).
In America, when the majority has once irrevocably decided a question, all discussion ceases—Reason of this—Moral power exercised by the majority upon opinion—Democratic republics have deprived despotism of its physical instruments—Their despotism sways the minds of men.
XV. Unlimited Power Of Majority, And Its Consequences—Part IIRead in context →
On close inspection we shall find that religion, and not fear, has ever been the cause of the long-lived prosperity of an absolute government.
V. Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part IIIRead in context →