Wilhelm II of Germany (27 July 1900), "Hun Speech": Kaiser Wilhelm II's Address to the German Expeditionary Force Prior to its Departure for China
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Just as a thousand years ago the Huns under their King Attila made a name for themselves, one that even today makes them seem mighty in history and legend, may the name German be affirmed by you in such a way in China that no Chinese will ever again dare to look cross-eyed at a German.
— Wilhelm II of Germany
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Just as a thousand years ago the Huns under their King Attila made a name for themselves, one that even today makes them seem mighty in history and legend, may the name German be affirmed by you in such a way in China that no Chinese will ever again dare to look cross-eyed at a German." in the context of "Wilhelm II of Germany (27 July 1900), "Hun Speech": Kaiser Wilhelm II's Address to the German Expeditionary Force Prior to its Departure for China" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Attila" (Quotes about Attila)
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About Attila
Attila (c. 406 – 453), frequently referred to as Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. Attila was a leader of the Hunnic Empire, a tribal confederation consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, and Alans among others, on the territory of Central and Eastern Europe. During his reign, he was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.
About Attila
Attila (c. 406 – 453), frequently referred to as Attila the Hun, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in March 453. Attila was a leader of the Hunnic Empire, a tribal confederation consisting of Huns, Ostrogoths, and Alans among others, on the territory of Central and Eastern Europe. During his reign, he was one of the most feared enemies of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.
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