America's Greatness

This is a favorite quote which I always cherished and I share it with all my friends across the pond and all those of goodwill. Hoping that the senseless shootings will stop, the murder of unborn babies will be halted, and that people can live in peace and harmony, even though of different religion, color, social status or orientation. It was written by Alexis de Tocqueville, a French aristocrat, diplomat, political scientist, philosopher and historian. He is best known for his monumental work Democracy in America, written  to help the people of France get a better understanding of the United States and its people.

I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers, and it was not there.

I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her fertile fields and boundless forests, and it was not there.

I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her rich mines and her vast world commerce, and it was not there.

I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her public school system and her institutions of learning, and it was not there.

I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her democratic congress and her matchless constitution, and it was not there.

Not until I went into the churches 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. America will cease to be great.