To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.

To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.

There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the read more

There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy

... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

A real diplomat is one who can cut his neighbor's throat without having his neighbor notice it.

A real diplomat is one who can cut his neighbor's throat without having his neighbor notice it.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

DIPLOMACY, n. Lying in state, or the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

DIPLOMACY, n. Lying in state, or the patriotic art of lying for one's country.