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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 remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.
A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.
Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.
Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
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.
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.
Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.
Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.
Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.
Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
