One of those things occurred on their issuing from the wood, which prove how far man is the child of circumstances, and what effect may be produced by a panic, even on the most intrepid soldiers.
Reflecting on a specific incident during a retreat, Garibaldi offers a general observation on the influence of circumstances and panic on human behavior, even among brave soldiers.
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On a strong and wholesome education of the people depend the liberty and greatness of Italy.
To arms all!—all!—and the oppressors, the supremely powerful, shall be turned into dust.
It is the Pope-king who retards the moment of the complete liberation of Italy.
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