Giuseppe Garibaldi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) was an Italian military and political leader, central to the Italian unification movement. Born in Nice, then part of the French Empire, he fought in several South American revolutionary wars before returning to Italy. Garibaldi became a key figure during the Risorgimento, leading volunteer forces known as the "Redshirts" in successful military campaigns that contributed to the formation of a united Italy. His efforts included the conquest of Sicily and Naples, paving the way for the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. Garibaldi's patriotism and commitment to liberal ideals made him a revered figure of Italian history.

I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor food; I offer only hu

I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor food; I offer only hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and death. Let him who loves his country with his heart, and not merely with his lips, follow me.

Giuseppe Garibaldi


You, too, women, cast away all the cowards from your embrace

You, too, women, cast away all the cowards from your embraces they will give you only cowards for children, and you who are the daughters of the land of beauty must bear children who are noble and brave.

Giuseppe Garibaldi


You, too, women, cast away all the cowards from your embrace

You, too, women, cast away all the cowards from your embraces; they will give you only cowards for children, and you who are the daughters of the land of beauty must bear children who are noble and brave.

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Beauty Women

Give me the ready hand rather than the ready tongue.

Give me the ready hand rather than the ready tongue.

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Action(s)

To this wonderful page in our country's history another more

To this wonderful page in our country's history another more glorious still will be added, and the slave shall show at last to his free brothers a sharpened sword forged from the links of his fetters.

Giuseppe Garibaldi

History

I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor food I offer only hun

I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor food I offer only hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and death. Let him who loves his country with his heart, and not merely with his lips, follow me.

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Death