An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say "Gentlemen" to the person with whom he is conversing.
-- Alexis de Tocqueville
   
Alexis de Tocqueville   Name:
Alexis de Tocqueville
Type:
Scientist
Nationality:
French
Birth:
July 29, 1805
Death:
April 16, 1859
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