Quote by George Meredith

We who have seen Italia in the throes,Half risen but to be hurled to ground, and now,Like a ripe field of wheat where once drove plough,All bounteous as she is fair, we think of thoseWho blew the breath of life into her frame:Cavour, Mazzini, Garibaldi: Three:Her Brain, her Soul, her Sword; and set her freeFrom ruinous discords, with one lustrous aim.

We who have seen Italia in the throes,Half risen but to be h

Summary

This quote reflects on the turbulent history of Italy and pays tribute to the pivotal figures who played instrumental roles in its liberation and unification. Cavour, Mazzini, and Garibaldi are seen as the triumvirate that brought life and purpose to Italy. Together, they represented the intellectual, ideological, and military forces that helped free Italy from internal conflicts and external influence. Their united vision and unwavering dedication are portrayed here as the driving forces behind Italy's salvation, transforming it from a nation on the brink of destruction into a bountiful and resplendent country.

By George Meredith

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