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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.
All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
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.