On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
I had never thought of matrimony, but had considered myself incapable of it from being of too independent a disposition, and too much inclined to adventure.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
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gutenberg.orgI had never thought of matrimony, but had considered myself incapable of it from being of too independent a disposition, and too much inclined to adventure.
Garibaldi reflects on his past views on marriage and his independent, adventurous nature.
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