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.

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.

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.

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.

To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.

To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.

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 thinking twice before saying nothing.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.