To the “sick” France of 1835, Tocqueville counterposed healthy America, where attachment to the idea that people should pursue their self-interest was no less strong, but was different.
À França “doente” de 1835, Tocqueville contrapunha a América saudável, onde o apego à ideia de que as pessoas deviam perseguir os seus interesses individuais não era menos forte, mas era diferente.