Let us make Italy, and then we will make the Italians.
— Garibaldi Modern

Italian unification hero

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Context

Often attributed, but debated on exact wording and origin. Reflects sentiment.

Date / Period

1860s

Category

Humorous

Source

https://books.google.com/books?id=QJ8FAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA159

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