Lajos Kossuth

Old age likes to dwell in the recollections of the past, and, mistaking, the speedy march of years, often is inclined to…

— 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

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

— 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

The brave are parsimonious of threats.

— Lajos Kossuth

I believe that the confidence of Hungary in me is not shaken by misfortune nor broken by my calumniators.

— Lajos Kossuth

The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to…

— Lajos Kossuth

Bravery is often too sharp a spur.

— Lajos Kossuth

If I had undertaken the practical direction of military operations, and anything went amiss, I feared that my conscience would torture me,…

— Lajos Kossuth

Ethics may be defined as the obligations of morality.

— 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

Liberty is a principle; its community is its security; exclusiveness is its doom.

— 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

Argument is not always truth.

— 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

You must be a power on earth, and must therefore accept all the consequences of this position.

— Lajos Kossuth

Now that I am a deputy, I will cease to be an agitator.

— 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

Light has spread, and even bayonets think.

— 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

I came not to your glorious shores to enjoy a happy rest - I came not to gather triumphs of personal distinction,…

— Lajos Kossuth

The era of Christianity peace, brotherhood, the Golden Rule as applied to governmental matters is. yet to come, and when it comes,…

— Lajos Kossuth

Men like me, who merely wish to establish political freedom, will in such circumstances lose all their influence, and others will get…

— Lajos Kossuth

Gentlemen, do you know what is the finest speech that I ever in my life heard or read? It is the address…

— Lajos Kossuth