Being an ardent lover of Italy from my childhood, I felt a strong desire to become initiated in the mysteries of her restoration; and I sought everywhere for books and writings which might enlighten me on the subject, and for persons animated with feelings corresponding with my own.
Garibaldi describes his youthful passion for Italy and his early efforts to understand and contribute to its unification.
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Let no one misunderstand my words—let no one confound Popery with Christianity—the Religion of Liberty with the avaricious and sanguinary Politics of Slavery.
On a strong and wholesome education of the people depend the liberty and greatness of Italy.
You have conquered, and you will conquer, because you are now trained to the tactics which decide battles.
To arms all!—all!—and the oppressors, the supremely powerful, shall be turned into dust.
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