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    This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always conform to our whims.

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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.

by George P. Shultz Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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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.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.

To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.

by Will Durant Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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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

by Mark Twain Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.

Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.

by Joseph Stalin Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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All war represents a failure of diplomacy

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

by Tony Benn Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

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

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

by Daniele Vare Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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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.

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