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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