“Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.”
Will Rogers
“DIPLOMACY, n. The patriotic art of lying for one's country.”
Ambrose Bierce
“Diplomacy... the art of restraining power.”
Henry Kissinger
“Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.”
Daniele Vare
“Diplomacy means the art of nearly deceiving all your friends, but not quite deceiving all your enemies.”
Kofi Busia
“To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.”
Will Durant
“Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing the wrong things at any time.”
Bo Bennett