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I Sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers--and It was not there. I sought in the fertile fields and boundless forrest--in her rich mines and vast world commerce--and it was not there. I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her democratic Congress and her matchless constitution--it was not there. Not until I went into the church of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is good--and if America ever ceases to be good, American will cease to be great."

Alexis De Tocqueville

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