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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “My heart had never been hardened; and I was generous.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
My heart had never been hardened; and I was generous.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

From his autobiography, Garibaldi reflects on his inherent character during a moment of crisis and compassion.

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