16 July 1377 Posted on July 15, 2013 by Staff The Coronation of Richard II of England. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude." Alexis de Tocqueville — Click here for more from Alexis de Tocqueville Related posts: 6 July 1189 20 December 1192 4 July 1569 24 December 1974 16 July 1945 16 July 1999 22 July 1706