Lajos Kossuth

I have to thank the people, Congress and Government of the United States, for my liberation from captivity.

— Lajos Kossuth

Judgment of the people is often wiser than the wisest men.

— Lajos Kossuth

The principle of evil in Europe is the enervating spirit of Russian absolutism.

— Lajos Kossuth

The protection of God cannot, without sacrilege, be invoked but in behalf of justice and right.

— Lajos Kossuth

I will not become a Napoleon nor an Alexander, and labour for my own ambition; but I will labour for freedom and…

— Lajos Kossuth

In my opinion, the form of Government may be different in different countries, according to their circumstances, their wishes, their wants. England…

— Lajos Kossuth

My principles in respect of religious interest are two,--one is, that the Church shall not meddle with politics, and the government shall…

— Lajos Kossuth

Humility is the part of wisdom, and is most becoming in men. But let no one discourage self-reliance; it is, of all…

— Lajos Kossuth

And if you cannot remain indifferent, you must resolve to throw your weight into that balance in which the fate and condition…

— Lajos Kossuth

Upon this the Hungarian ministers resigned, but the names submitted by the president of the council, at the demand of the king,…

— Lajos Kossuth

I consider no man honest who does not observe towards other nations the principles which he desires to be observed towards his…

— Lajos Kossuth

Your generous part in my liberation is taken by the world for the revelation of the fact, that the United States are…

— Lajos Kossuth

Now since France has three times in sixty years failed to obtain practical results from Political revolutions, all Europe is apt to…

— Lajos Kossuth

It is chiefly in New York that I feel induced to urge this, because New York is, by innumerable ties, connected with…

— Lajos Kossuth

The cause of freedom is identified with the destinies of humanity, and in whatever part of the world it gains ground by…

— Lajos Kossuth

Let him who looks for a monument to Washington look around the United States. Your freedom, your independence, your national power, your…

— Lajos Kossuth

I must therefore implore your indulgence for a pretty long and plain development of my views concerning that cause which the citizens…

— Lajos Kossuth

I consider that it is on instruction and education that the future security and direction of the destiny of every nation chiefly…

— Lajos Kossuth

I am a man of peace, God knows how I love peace; but I hope I shall never be such a coward…

— Lajos Kossuth

Hungary is, in a word, in a state of WAR against the Hapsburg dynasty, a war of legitimate defence, by which alone…

— Lajos Kossuth