I believe that the confidence of Hungary in me is not shaken by misfortune nor broken by my calumniators.

My principles in respect of religious interest are two,--one is, that the Church shall not meddle with politics, and the government shall not meddle with religion.

Hungary is, in a word, in a state of WAR against the Hapsburg dynasty, a war of legitimate defence, by which alone it can ever regain independence and freedom.

I can understand Communism, but not Socialism.

It is chiefly in New York that I feel induced to urge this, because New York is, by innumerable ties, connected with Europe - more connected than several parts of Europe itself.

I have to thank the people, Congress and Government of the United States, for my liberation from captivity.

I am a man of peace, God knows how I love peace; but I hope I shall never be such a coward as to mistake oppression for peace.