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Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.
Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.
Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.
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.
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.
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.
Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually read more
A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.
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.