In towns it is impossible to prevent men from assembling, getting exci…

Alexis de Tocqueville
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In towns it is impossible to prevent men from assembling, getting excited together and forming sudden passionate resolves. Towns are like great meeting houses with all the inhabitants as members. In them the people wield immense influence over their magistrates and often carry their desires into execution without intermediaries. ✨ Alexis de Tocqueville (1990). Democracy in America
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