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Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All war represents a failure of diplomacy
All war represents a failure of diplomacy
