Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

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.

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.

Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.

Diplomats were invented simply to waste time.

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.

Conferences at the top level are always courteous. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers.

Conferences at the top level are always courteous. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers.

International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one.

International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smouldering one.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.