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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.
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.
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
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
Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.
Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.
All war represents a failure of diplomacy
All war represents a failure of diplomacy
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
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.