Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Rome, like Scævola, has still her arm on the burning torch, and has…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860

Rome, like Scævola, has still her arm on the burning torch, and has sworn an oath.

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Giuseppe Garibaldi

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Garibaldi uses a classical Roman analogy to describe Rome's unwavering commitment to its cause despite adversity.

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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Rome, like Scævola, has still her arm on the burning torch, and has sworn an oath.”