Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour Quotes
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In a word, the free Church in a free State has been the programme which led me to my first efforts, and which I continue to regard as just and true, reasonable and practical, after the studies of thirty years.
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Lotteries, a tax upon imbeciles.
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What scoundrels we would be if we did for ourselves what we are ready to do for Italy.
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I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I tell them the truth and they never believe me.
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European lotteries are the tax on fools.
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In politics nothing is so absurd as rancor.
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The man who trusts men will make fewer mistakes that he who distrusts them.
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Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour
- Born: August 10, 1810
- Died: June 6, 1861
- Occupation: Italian Statesman