Italian bravery was despised, and I consequently burned with shame.
Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Italian bravery was despised, and I consequently burned with shame.”
On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Reflecting on an early military setback, Garibaldi expresses his deep personal shame over the perceived dishonor to Italian courage.
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