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“Humility is the part of wisdom, and is most becoming in men. But let no one discourage self-reliance; it is, of all the rest, the greatest quality of true manliness.”

Quote by Lajos Kossuth

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Lajos Kossuth
Lajos Kossuth

Lajos Kossuth was a Hungarian lawyer, politician, and revolutionary figure. Born on September 19, 1802, and died on March 20, 1894, Kossuth is renowned for his leadership during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849. He advocated for democratic reforms and national independence. After the revolution's failure, he went into exile, continuing to fight for Hungarian causes. more

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