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.

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.

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

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

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.