Giuseppe Garibaldi: “The enemy had never seen the backs of those true sons of liberty.”

The future Rome, rising to regenerate the nation, has now long been a dominant idea in my mind, and inspired me with hope and energy.

Although I was quite young and small, I jumped down and saved her life; and my success afforded me the highest pleasure.

Even in exile, these feelings were constantly cherished in my heart; and often, very often, have I prayed to the Almighty to permit me to see that city once more.

I have in fancy seen her on her knees before the Most High—my dear mother!—imploring for the life of her son; and I have believed in the efficacy of her prayers.