Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest things in the nicest way.

Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest things in the nicest way.

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.

Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.

Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.

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

DIPLOMACY, n. Lying in state, or the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

DIPLOMACY, n. Lying in state, or the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

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.