On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
The truth is, that men who desire power, wealth, and undeserved honors, have too long accused their less ambitious or vicious fellow-beings of needing their government.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
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Garibaldi critiques the motivations of those who seek power, wealth, and honors, arguing they falsely claim others need their rule.
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