My advice to any diplomat who wants to have a good press is to have two or three kids and a dog. – Carl Rowan Category: Diplomacy
If you are to stand up for your Government you must be able to stand up to your Government. – Lord Harold Caccia Category: Diplomacy
There are a few ironclad rules of diplomancy but to one there is no exception. When an official reports that talks were useful, it can safely be concluded that nothing was accomplished. – John Kenneth Galbraith Category: Diplomacy
Diplomacy: The art of saying “nice doggie” until you can find a rock. – Wynn Catlin Category: Diplomacy
Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart. – Erma Bombeck Category: Desserts
Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing. – Robert Benchley Category: funny
There are many who dare not kill themselves for fear of what the neighbours will say. – Cyril Connolly Category: Fear
The tapestry of history that seems so full of tragedy when viewed from the front has countless comic scenes woven into its reverse side. In truth, tragedy and comedy are the twin masks of history Рits mass appeal. РJos̩ Ortega y Gasset, Historical Reason Category: History
