If I had undertaken the practical direction of military operations, and anything went amiss, I feared that my conscience would torture me, as guilty of the fall of my country, as I had not been familiar with military tactics.

More Quotes by Lajos Kossuth

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

I can understand Communism, but not Socialism.

In exile, I have tried to profit by the past and prepare for the future.

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.

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

Now that I am a deputy, I will cease to be an agitator.