Quotation by

Alexis de Tocqueville

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.

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A democratic society’s well-being depends on how effectively individuals take part in civic duties and community activities. The strength of democracy is reflected in the meaningful contributions and responsibilities carried out by its citizens outside of government institutions.

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