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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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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.

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The only summit meeting that can succeed is the one that does not take place.

The only summit meeting that can succeed is the one that does not take place.

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A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.

A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.

by Anonymous Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.

Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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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.

by Otto Von Bismarck Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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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.

by W. Averell Harriman Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

by Arthur J. Goldberg Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the read more

There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy

by Mark Twain Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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A real diplomat is one who can cut his neighbor's throat without having his neighbor notice it.

A real diplomat is one who can cut his neighbor's throat without having his neighbor notice it.

by Trygve Lie Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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