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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 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.
There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the read more
There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always conform to our whims.
This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always conform to our whims.
All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.
All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
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.
Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.
Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.