I came not to your glorious shores to enjoy a happy rest - I came not to gather triumphs of personal distinction, but as a humble petitioner, in my country's name, as its freely chosen constitutional leader, to entreat your… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
Old age likes to dwell in the recollections of the past, and, mistaking, the speedy march of years, often is inclined to take the prudence of the winter time for a fat wisdom of, midsummer days. Manhood is bent to the passing cares of the passing moment, and holds so closely to his eyes the sheet of, "to-day," that it… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share
The cause of freedom is identified with the destinies of humanity, and in whatever part of the world it gains ground by and by,… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
I consider that it is on instruction and education that the future security and direction of the destiny of every nation chiefly and fundamentally… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
In my opinion, the form of Government may be different in different countries, according to their circumstances, their wishes, their wants. England loves her… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
I believe that the confidence of Hungary in me is not shaken by misfortune nor broken by my calumniators. — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to the Constitution,… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
If I had undertaken the practical direction of military operations, and anything went amiss, I feared that my conscience would torture me, as guilty… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
Let him who looks for a monument to Washington look around the United States. Your freedom, your independence, your national power, your prosperity, and… — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
Liberty is a principle; its community is its security; exclusiveness is its doom. — Lajos Kossuth Copy Share Image
