Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.

Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.

Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.

Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.

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

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

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

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.

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

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

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.