I am a straightforward man. Lajos Kossuth More Quotes by Lajos Kossuth More Quotes From Lajos Kossuth Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness. Lajos Kossuth neutrality weakness principles Liberty is a principle; its community is its security; exclusiveness is its doom. Lajos Kossuth liberty community principles I am a man of peace, God knows how I love peace; but I hope I shall never be such a coward as to mistake oppression for peace. Lajos Kossuth mistake men peace The cause of freedom is identified with the destinies of humanity, and in whatever part of the world it gains ground by and by, it will be a common gain to all those who desire it. Lajos Kossuth destiny humanity desire Gentlemen, do you know what is the finest speech that I ever in my life heard or read? It is the address of Garibaldi to his Roman soldiers, when he told them: "Soldier, what I have to offer you is fatigue, danger, struggle and death; the chill of the cold night in the free air, and heat under the burning sun; no lodgings, no munitions, no provisions, but forced marches, dangerous watchposts and the continual struggle with the bayonet against batteries;- - those who love freedom and their country may follow me." That is the most glorious speech I ever heard in my life. Lajos Kossuth struggle night country It is the surmounting of difficulties that makes heroes. Lajos Kossuth difficulty hero I know that there is one God in heaven, the Father of all humanity, and heaven is therefore one. I know that there is one sun in the sky, which gives light to all the world. As there is unity in God, and unity in the light, so is there unity in the principles of freedom. Wherever it is broken, wherever a shadow is cast upon the sunny rays of the sun of liberty, there is always danger of free principles everywhere in the world. Lajos Kossuth light sky father The unspoken word never does harm. Lajos Kossuth unspoken-words silence doe Nationality is the aggregated individuality of the greatest men of the nation. Lajos Kossuth nations individuality men Fear must rule in a despotism. Lajos Kossuth despotism Argument is not always truth. Lajos Kossuth argument The power that is supported by force alone will have cause often to tremble. Lajos Kossuth force causes There is a sort of natural instinct of human dignity in the heart of man which steels his very nerves not to bend beneath the heavy blows of a great adversity. The palm-tree grows best beneath a ponderous weight, even so the character of man. There is no merit in it, it is a law of psychology. The petty pangs of small daily cares have often bent the character of men, but great misfortunes seldom. There is less danger in this than in great good luck. Lajos Kossuth adversity good-luck character Yet my humble capacity has not preserved me from calumnies. Lajos Kossuth calumny capacity humble Hungary is, in a word, in a state of WAR against the Hapsburg dynasty, a war of legitimate defence, by which alone it can ever regain independence and freedom. Lajos Kossuth independence dynasty war Humility is the part of wisdom, and is most becoming in men. But let no one discourage self-reliance; it is, of all the rest, the greatest quality of true manliness. Lajos Kossuth humility wisdom men And if you cannot remain indifferent, you must resolve to throw your weight into that balance in which the fate and condition of man is weighed. Lajos Kossuth fate balance men Bravery is often too sharp a spur. Lajos Kossuth spurs bravery My principles in respect of religious interest are two,--one is, that the Church shall not meddle with politics, and the government shall not meddle with religion. Lajos Kossuth government religious two In my opinion, the form of Government may be different in different countries, according to their circumstances, their wishes, their wants. England loves her Queen, and has full motive to do so. Lajos Kossuth queens government country
