Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

Diplomacy is thinking twice before saying nothing.

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.

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.

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.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

I never refuse. I contradict. I sometimes forget.

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.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.