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.

Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing read more

Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing the wrong things at any time.

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

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

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speak the truth, and they never believe me.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speak the truth, and they never believe me.

Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie!" till you can find a rock.

Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie!" till you can find a rock.

Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.

Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.

The only summit meeting that can succeed is the one that does not take place.

The only summit meeting that can succeed is the one that does not take place.

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.