Giuseppe Garibaldi: “There is no pen able to describe, nor imagination strong enough to conceive, the nature of the present Italian movement.”

In mentioning my mother—I speak it with pride—she was a model for mothers; and, in saying this, I have said all that can be said.

We were in danger of growing up with only selfish and mercenary views: nothing was offered us as a reward for anything we could do, but money.

The future Rome, rising to regenerate the nation, has now long been a dominant idea in my mind, and inspired me with hope and energy.

She knew me when I was in misfortune; and her interest in me, stronger than any merit of my own, conquered her for me, and united us for ever.