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All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.
All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.
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.
This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always conform to our whims.
This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always conform to our whims.
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.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
... the patriotic art of lying for one's country.
I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speak the truth, and they never believe me.
I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speak the truth, and they never believe me.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.
