... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

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.

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

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 diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing read more

Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing the wrong things at any time.

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.

International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one.

International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one.