Political Quotes

Giuseppe Garibaldi: “I then ran to the Italian Legionaries; and, in order to destroy, or at least to mitigate the impression which might be…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
I then ran to the Italian Legionaries; and, in order to destroy, or at least to mitigate the impression which might be produced on them by the appearance of so formidable an enemy, said: "We will fight!
Said by
Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

Addressing his Italian Legionaries upon the sudden appearance of a large enemy force, Garibaldi declares their unwavering commitment to battle.

Share

More from Giuseppe Garibaldi

Jan 1, 1860

You have conquered, and you will conquer, because you are now trained to the tactics which decide battles.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1860

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.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1860

You who are here—you, the educated and cultivated portion of the citizenship—you have the duty to educate the people.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1860

I love and venerate the religion of Christ, because Christ came into the world to deliver humanity from slavery, for which God has not created it.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation