[Democracy In America Volume 1 (of 2) by Alexis de Toqueville]@TWC D-Link bookDemocracy In America Volume 1 (of 2) CHAPTER XV: Unlimited Power Of Majority, And Its Consequences--Part II 17/18
Anarchy will then be the result, but it will have been brought about by despotism. Mr.Hamilton expresses the same opinion in the "Federalist," No.
51. "It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard the society against the oppression of its rulers, but to guard one part of the society against the injustice of the other part.
Justice is the end of government.
It is the end of civil society.
It ever has been, and ever will be, pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.
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