Attilaisms

A king with chieftains who always agree with him reaps the counsel of mediocrity.

The greatness of a Hun is measured by the sacrifices he is willing to make.

Seldom are self-centered, conceited and self-admired chieftains great leaders, but they are great idolizers of themselves.

Great chieftains never take themselves too seriously.

It is unfortunate when final decisions are made by the chieftains’ headquarters-miles away from the front.

The ability to make difficult decisions separates Chieftains from Huns.

Wise chieftains never place their Huns in situations where their weaknesses will prevail over their strengths.

Delegation is not abdication. Abdication is a sign of weakness. Delegation is a sign of strength.

Huns should engage only in wars they can win.

For Huns, conflict is a natural state.

Critical to a Hun’s success is a clear understanding of what the King wants.

There is more nobility in being a good Hun than in being a poor chieftain.

If an incompetent chieftain is removed, seldom do we appoint his highest-raking subordinate to his place. For when a chieftain has failed, so likewise have his subordinate leaders.

If you tell a Hun he is doing a good job when he isn’t, he will not listen long and, worse, will not believe praise when it is justified.

Appropriate stress is essential in developing chieftains

Competition thins out at the top of the ranks

A Hun can achieve anything for which he is willing to pay the price

Chieftains should remember that hospitality, warmth and courtesy will captivate even the most oppressive foe

Chieftains should always aim high, going after things that will make a difference rather than seeking the safe path of mediocrity

Suffer long for mediocre but loyal Huns. Suffer not for competent but disloyal Huns

Adequate training of Huns is essential to war and cannot be disregarded by chieftains in more peaceful times.

The Bones of Caravans Past: “Lessons Learned”

We must never fail to analyze the past. No bleached bone of a battle lost Hun must go unnoticed as we prepare for the future by laying aside the ill-conceived and undisciplined strategies of our past.

Surviving Defeat: “There is Another Day”

Sometimes you will lose, regardless of how prepared you are to win.

Lament, if necessary, but do not dwell too long on your bad moments lest they rise to rule your emotions forever.

As a Hun breathes, all is not lost.