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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 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.
Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.
Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.
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.
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.
He who walks in the middle of the road gets hit from both sides.
He who walks in the middle of the road gets hit from both sides.
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, 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.