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I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.
Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.
All war represents a failure of diplomacy
All war represents a failure of diplomacy
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.
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.
Conferences at the top level are always courteous. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers.
Conferences at the top level are always courteous. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers.
Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.
Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.
Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.
Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
