My wife was my treasure, and no less fervent in the cause of the people than myself; and she looked upon battles as an amusement, and the inconveniences of a life in the field as a pastime.
From his autobiography, describing his wife, Anita, and her unwavering commitment to their shared revolutionary ideals.
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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.
You have conquered, and you will conquer, because you are now trained to the tactics which decide battles.
It is the Pope-king who retards the moment of the complete liberation of Italy.
But the Pope, who wishes all men to be slaves—who demands, of the powerful of the earth, fetters and chains for Italians—the Pope-king does not know Christ: he lies to his religion.
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