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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.~ Unknown
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 diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age. ~ Unknown
A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.
International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one.~ Ambrose Bierce
International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.~ Ambrose Bierce
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
Diplomacy: lying in state.~ Oliver Herford
Diplomacy: lying in state.
Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.~ John F. Kennedy
Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.~ Benjamin Disraeli
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
A diplomat's life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.~ Adlai E. Stevenson
A diplomat's life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.
The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten.~ Mark Twain
The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten.
A drop of honey catches more flies than a hogshead of vinegar.~ Proverbs
A drop of honey catches more flies than a hogshead of vinegar.
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.~ Will Durant
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
American diplomacy is easy on the brain but hell on the feet.~ Charles G. Dawes
American diplomacy is easy on the brain but hell on the feet.
The only summit meeting that can succeed is the one that does not take place.~ Barry M. Goldwater
The only summit meeting that can succeed is the one that does not take place.
