Lajos Kossuth Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The unspoken word never does harm.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The principle of evil in Europe is the enervating spirit of Russian absolutism.”

“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.”

“Neutrality, as a lasting principle, is an evidence of weakness.”

“The time draws near, when a radical change must take place for the whole world in the management of diplomacy.”

“The power that is supported by force alone will have cause often to tremble.”

“And if you cannot remain indifferent, you must resolve to throw your weight into that balance in which the fate and condition of man is weighed.”

“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.”