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Alexis de Tocqueville Quotes: The most dangerous moment for a bad government is when it begins to reform.
         

The most dangerous moment for a bad government is when it begins to reform.


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This page presents the quote "The most dangerous moment for a bad government is when it begins to reform.". Author of this quote is Alexis de Tocqueville. This quote is about revolution, reform,.