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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.
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.
Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.
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.
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.
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.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
