Attila Quotes
To defend oneself by alliance is proof of cowardice.
Context
Attila the Hun. If countries formed alliances against him, he took it as a sign of weakness and allies were cowards because they were afraid to fight alone.
Topics
Bravery, Valor
Courage
Cowardice
Defense
Diplomacy, Diplomats
Fear, Fears
History
Protection
Retreat
Strength
War
Weak, Weakness, Weaknesses
Allegiance, Allegiances
Appeasement
Avoidance
Conquerors
Submission
Surrender, Capitulation
Vulnerability
Compromise
Self-Preservation
Alliance
Pacifism
Citations
Attila, ?-453, Scythian King, Conqueror & General of the Huns, Scythian King and Conqueror, Statement of Derision of Diplomacy
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Attila (/ˈætɪlə, əˈtɪlə/; fl. c. 406–453), frequently called Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. He was also the leader of a tribal empire consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, Alans and Bulgars, among others, in Central and Eastern Europe.