I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of e…

- Edmond Francois Valentin About

It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I traveled over every part of the country; I conversed with men of all opinions, examin…

- Edmond Francois Valentin About

It has long been noticed that juries are pitiless for robbery and full of indulgence for infanticide. A question of interest, my dear Sir! The jury i…

- Edmond Francois Valentin About

Marriage, in life, is like a duel in the midst of a battle.

- Edmond Francois Valentin About

At about six in the morning of July 3, 1860, while I was watering my petunias, and thinking of nothing in particular, I perceived coming towards me, …

- Edmond Francois Valentin About

I fight fairly, and in good faith.

- Edmond Francois Valentin About

But as the Pope has a long arm, which might reach me in France, I have gone a little out of the way to tell him the plain truths contained in these p…

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