Lajos Kossuth quotes - page 2

Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian lawyer, journalist, and statesman who became a leading figure in Hungary's fight for independence. A key voice during the 1848–49 revolution, he inspired many with his speeches and reforms. He is remembered as a national hero and champion of liberty in Hungarian history. Here are 37 of his quotes:

I am a straightforward man. (Lajos Kossuth)

It is chiefly in New York that I feel induced to urge this, because New York is, by innumerable ties, connected with Europe - more connected than several parts of Europe itself.

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It is the surmounting of difficulties that makes heroes. (Louis.

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Humility is the part of wisdom, and is most becoming in men. But let no one discourage self-reliance it is, of all the rest, the greatest quality of true manliness. (Louis.

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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.

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Upon this the Hungarian ministers resigned, but the names submitted by the president of the council, at the demand of the king, were not approved of for successors.

Lajos Kossuth

I consider no man honest who does not observe towards other nations the principles which he desires to be observed towards his own: and therefore I will not interfere in your domestic questions.

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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.

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The house of Austria has publicly used every effort to deprive the country of its legitimate Independence and Constitution, designing to reduce it to a level with the other provinces long since deprived of all freedom, and to unite all in a common sink of slavery.

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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.

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The cause of freedom is identified with the destinies of humanity, and in whatever part of the world it gains ground by and by, it will be a common gain to all those who desire it. (Louis. (Lajos Kossuth)

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

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Lajos Kossuth

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Occupation: Hungarian Lawyer
Born: September 19, 1802
Died: March 20, 1894
Quotes count: 37
Wikipedia: Lajos Kossuth

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