Quotes Donut - The prestige of royal power has evaporated, but the majesty of the law has failed to take its place. People nowadays despise authority yet still fear it, and fear extracts from them more than they previously gave out of respect and love.

The prestige of royal power has evaporated, but the majesty of the law has faile... - Alexis de Tocqueville - Quotes Donut

Written By Alexis de Tocqueville

The prestige of royal power has evaporated, but the majesty of the law has failed to take its place. People nowadays despise authority yet still fear it, and fear extracts from them more than they previously gave out of respect and love.

12 Reads • November 21, 2020