All war represents a failure of diplomacy

All war represents a failure of diplomacy

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Modern diplomats approach every problem with an open mouth.

Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.

Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.

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.

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.

A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.

A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.

Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died.