On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
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.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
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gutenberg.orgGiuseppe Garibaldi: “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…”
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Reflecting on his parents in his autobiography, Garibaldi expresses profound admiration for his mother's character.
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