Attila Quotes

Attila was a man born to shake the races of the world. The proud man’s power has to be seen in the very movements of his body.

If Attila the Hun were alive today, he'd be a drama critic.

… an Attila educated by Machiavelli

I shall be an Attila to Venice.

I shall hurl the first spear at the foe. If any man can stand at rest while Attila fights, he is a dead man.

Attila the Hen.

A luxurious meal, served on silver plate, had been made ready for us and the barbarian guests, but Attila ate nothing but meat on a wooden trencher. In everything else, too, he showed himself temperate; his cup was of wood, while to the guests were given goblets of gold and silver. His dress, too, was quite simple, affecting only to be clean. The sword he carried at his side, the latchets of his Scythian shoes, the bridle of his horse were not adorned, like those of the other Scythians, with gold or gems or anything costly.

After I turn 50, I would like to sing Verdi's 'Attila.'