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I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
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.
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.
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.
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.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
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.
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.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
