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.

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

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

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the read more

There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one: keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy

Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.

Sincere diplomacy is no more possible than dry water or wooden iron.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy.

If you can't go around it, over it, or through it, you had better negotiate with it

If you can't go around it, over it, or through it, you had better negotiate with it

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

All war represents a failure of diplomacy