Perhaps it was not prudent to attack an enemy at least equal in force, entrenched, and in their own camp, and which might receive reinforcements, which they had asked for, at any moment; but to turn back would not only have been disgraceful, but would have had a very bad effect on the feelings of the new troops.
Reflecting on a military decision, Garibaldi explains why he chose to attack despite the risks, prioritizing honor and troop morale over prudence.
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You who are here—you, the educated and cultivated portion of the citizenship—you have the duty to educate the people.
Education gives liberty—education gives to the people the means and the power to secure and defend their own independence.
To arms all!—all!—and the oppressors, the supremely powerful, shall be turned into dust.
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