“A diplomat's life is made up of three ingredients: protocol, Geritol and alcohol.”
Adlai E. Stevenson
“The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and pithy. Collect and learn them; they are notable measures of directions for human life; you have much in little; they save time in speaking; and upon occasion may be the fullest and safest answer.”
William Penn
“A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.”
Robert Frost
“If you can't convince them, confuse them.”
Harry S Truman
“The string is running out. It doesn't look good. Diplomacy is on life support, ... Larry King Live.”
Bill Richardson
“Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.”
Will Rogers
“The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten”
Mark Twain