I soon perceived that the spirit and character of the Italians needed great efforts, to raise them from the depressed state in which they existed in fact, as well as in the opinion of the world; and I was determined to elevate them, by such a practical training as alone could secure the end.
Garibaldi describes his realization of the need to uplift the spirit and character of Italians from their perceived low state and his determination to achieve this through practical training.
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Let no one misunderstand my words—let no one confound Popery with Christianity—the Religion of Liberty with the avaricious and sanguinary Politics of Slavery.
On a strong and wholesome education of the people depend the liberty and greatness of Italy.
To arms all!—all!—and the oppressors, the supremely powerful, shall be turned into dust.
I love and venerate the religion of Christ, because Christ came into the world to deliver humanity from slavery, for which God has not created it.
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