Col. Thomas AspinwallIn history, truth should be held sacred, at whatever cost .. . especially against the narrow and futile patriotism, which, instead of pressing forward in pursuit of truth, takes pride in walking backwards to cover the slightest nakedness of our forefathers.
About This Quote
The quote “In history, truth should be held sacred, at whatever cost” is an inspirational quotation. The speaker of the quote, Giuseppe Mazzini, was a leader in the Risorgimento or unification movement of Italy. As an Italian patriot he believed that the truth of history should be revealed without fear or favor. He believed that people should not hold their country to a higher standard than any other country.
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