The principle of evil in Europe is the enervating spirit of Russian absolutism.
From Lajos Kossuth
Men like me, who merely wish to establish political freedom, will in such circumstances lose all their influence, and others will get influence who may become dangerous to all established interests whatsoever.
The time draws near, when a radical change must take place for the whole world in the management of diplomacy.
My nomination to be Governor was not to gratify ambition.
I must therefore implore your indulgence for a pretty long and plain development of my views concerning that cause which the citizens of New York, and you particularly, gentlemen, honour with generous interest.
The policy of the house of Austria, which aimed at destroying the independence of Hungary as a state, has been pursued unaltered for three hundred years.
The unspoken word never does harm.
Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness.
Now that I am a deputy, I will cease to be an agitator.
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.
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