Gavrilo Princip quotes

Gavrilo Princip was a Bosnian Serb revolutionary who became famous for assassinating Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo. This act is widely regarded as the spark that ignited World War I. He became a symbol of resistance and is remembered for profoundly shaping 20th-century history. Here are 4 of his quotes:

I am the son of peasants and I know what is happening in the villages. That is why I wanted to take revenge, and I regret nothing. (Gavrilo Princip)
I only know that I fired twice, or perhaps several times, without knowing whether I had hit or missed. View quote
Gavrilo Princip
There is no need to carry me to another prison. My life is already ebbing away. I suggest that you nail me to a cross and burn me alive. My flaming body will be a torch to light my people on their path to freedom. View quote
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I aimed at the Archduke. I do not remember what I thought at that moment. View quote
Gavrilo Princip

Gavrilo Princip

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Occupation: Bosnian Revolutionary
Born: July 25, 1894
Died: April 28, 1918
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: Gavrilo Princip

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