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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “I desired a friend of a different character; for, although still young, I had considerable knowledge of men, and knew…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
I desired a friend of a different character; for, although still young, I had considerable knowledge of men, and knew enough to understand what was necessary for me in a true friend.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

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Garibaldi describes his discerning criteria for a true friend, informed by his extensive experience with people.

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