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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “You will teach, by your example, forgiveness of injuries, and Christian tolerance to him who in his folly has compared…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
You will teach, by your example, forgiveness of injuries, and Christian tolerance to him who in his folly has compared to Islamism our love for our country, Italy.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

In a proclamation to his troops, he urges them to demonstrate forgiveness and tolerance, countering those who disparage Italian patriotism.

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