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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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There is a sort of jealousy which needs very little fire it is hardly a passion, but a blight bred in the cloudy, damp despondency of uneasy egoism. – George Eliot

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Diplomacy: The business of handling a porcupine without disturbing the quills. – Author Unknown

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I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speak the truth, and they never believe me. – Di Cavour

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

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