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 generous aid. Lajos Kossuth aidchooseconstitutional share on social
The Hungarian ministry begged the king earnestly to issue orders to all troops and commanders of fortresses in Hungary, enjoining fidelity to the Constitution, and obedience to the ministers of Hungary. Lajos Kossuth begcommanderconstitution share on social
I believe that the confidence of Hungary in me is not shaken by misfortune nor broken by my calumniators. Lajos Kossuth breakcalumniatorsconfidence Change image and share on social
I will not become a Napoleon nor an Alexander, and labour for my own ambition; but I will labour for freedom and for the moral well-being of man. Lajos Kossuth alexanderambitionfreedom Change image and share on social
Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness. Lajos Kossuth evidencelastneutrality Change image and share on social
The time draws near, when a radical change must take place for the whole world in the management of diplomacy. Lajos Kossuth changediplomacydraw Change image and share on social
In exile, I have tried to profit by the past and prepare for the future. Lajos Kossuth exilefuturepast Change image and share on social
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 defencedynastyfreedom Change image and share on social
Yet my humble capacity has not preserved me from calumnies. Lajos Kossuth calumnycapacityhumble Change image and share on social