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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Thus it was, that by insignificant, or at least small but successful enterprizes, a cause was fostered and raised up…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
Thus it was, that by insignificant, or at least small but successful enterprizes, a cause was fostered and raised up, which had been considered by many as desperate.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on past campaigns, Garibaldi observes how small, successful actions can revive a seemingly lost cause.

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