I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speak the truth, and they never believe me. – Di Cavour Category: Diplomacy
There is, in world affairs, a steady course to be followed between an assertion of strength that is truculent and a confession of helplessness that is cowardly. – Dwight D Eisenhower Category: Diplomacy
In archaeology you uncover the unknown. In diplomacy you cover the known. – Thomas Pickering Category: Diplomacy
America thinks of itself as a meritocracy, so people have more respect for success and more contempt for failure. – Toby Young Category: Failure
Marriage is a very good thing, but I think its a mistake to make a habit out of it. – W. Somerset Maugham Category: good
