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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 a disguised war, in which states seek to gain by barter and intrigue, by the cleverness of arts, read more
Diplomacy is a disguised war, in which states seek to gain by barter and intrigue, by the cleverness of arts, the objectives which they would have to gain more clumsily by means of war.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
American diplomacy is easy on the brain but hell on the feet.
American diplomacy is easy on the brain but hell on the feet.
A diplomat's life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.
A diplomat's life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.
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
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.
Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.
Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.
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.
