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

- Edward Albee

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This quote by Edward Albee is an amusing way of saying that Attila the Hun, an intense and effective leader of the Huns in the 5th century, would not be able to make it through in today's world. Albee indicates that Attila's violent and aggressive nature would not be accepted in modern society, and instead he would need to find a more suitable job. By recommending that Attila would be a drama critic, Albee is making a joke about how Attila's abilities and character would be much better suited to a more peaceful and intellectual function. This quote is a funny way of highlighting the differences in between the past and present, and how the world has actually altered over time. It also acts as a reminder that violence and hostility are no longer accepted in today's society, which people should find better methods of expressing themselves.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Edward Albee somewhere between March 12, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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