As soon as I shall have done with the task imposed upon me by the wishes of the people, who groan under the tyranny of the Neapolitan Bourbon, I shall lay down my sword at your majesty's feet, and shall obey your majesty for the remainder of my lifetime.
In his letter to King Victor Emanuel II, Garibaldi pledges future obedience after completing his mission to liberate the Neapolitan people.
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In mentioning my mother—I speak it with pride—she was a model for mothers; and, in saying this, I have said all that can be said.
There is not a spot of ground on earth in which do not lie the bones of some generous Italian, for whose sake Italy ought never to cease from the struggle until free herself.
When thou once more shalt rouse thyself, they will tremble at the defeat of their united powers, combined in the league of Hell, to oppress and degrade thee.
On that occasion, and in various other circumstances of a similar kind, I never hesitated for a moment, or thought of my own safety.
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