“Diplomacy... the art of restraining power.”
Henry Kissinger
“Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.”
Will Rogers
“MINISTER, n. An agent of a higher power with a lower responsibility. In diplomacy and officer sent into a foreign country as the visible embodiment of his sovereign's hostility. His principal qualification is a degree of plausible inveracity next below that of an ambassador.”
Ambrose Bierce
“DIPLOMACY, n. The patriotic art of lying for one's country.”
“To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.”
Will Durant
“Diplomacy means the art of nearly deceiving all your friends, but not quite deceiving all your enemies.”
Kofi Busia
“Diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.”
Daniele Vare
