“DIPLOMACY, n. The patriotic art of lying for one's country.”
Ambrose Bierce
“Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.”
Will Rogers
“Diplomacy means the art of nearly deceiving all your friends, but not quite deceiving all your enemies.”
Kofi Busia
“Diplomacy... the art of restraining power.”
Henry Kissinger
“Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.”
Daniele Vare
“To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.”
Will Durant
“Diplomacy, n. is the art of letting somebody else have your way.”
David Frost
