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Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.
Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
All war represents a failure of diplomacy.
All war represents a failure of diplomacy.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
American diplomacy is easy on the brain but hell on the feet.
American diplomacy is easy on the brain but hell on the feet.
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.
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.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
