A diplomat these days is nothing but a head-waiter who's allowed to sit down occasionally.

A diplomat these days is nothing but a head-waiter who's allowed to sit down occasionally.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually read more

A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.

The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten

The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten