Quote by George Eliot
To act with doubleness towards a man whose own conduct was double,

To act with doubleness towards a man whose own conduct was double, was so near an approach to virtue that it deserved to be called by no meaner name than diplomacy. – George Eliot

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The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things again in their larger, quieter masses, and to believe that we too can be seen and judged in the wholeness of our character. – George Eliot

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Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure. – George Eliot

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Diplomats are useful only in fair weather. As soon as it rains they drown in every drop. – Charles de Gaulle

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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

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Diplomacy: The art of saying “nice doggie” until you can find a rock. – Wynn Catlin

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When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. – Sun-Tzu

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