On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
However, there were still powder and shot on board, and we must fight—not for victory, not to save ourselves, but for honor.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
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gutenberg.orgGiuseppe Garibaldi: “However, there were still powder and shot on board, and we must fight—not for victory, not to save ourselves, but for…”
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From his autobiography, reflecting on the decision to continue fighting a losing battle despite overwhelming odds.
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