Quotes About Diplomacy

The seeds of war are oft planted during times of peace.

Words are not swords.

The intelligent and efficient politician is a species virtually unknown in the galaxy,

Not all of us can be as bold as Jaime, but there are other ways to win wars.

Wars are won with quills and ravens, wasn't that what you said?

Just once you might try to give me an answer that would please me, Lord Snow.

If one head was enough to appease a prince of Dorne, a bag of them should be more than adequate for a fat northman wrapped in sealskins.

Hay peleas que no se pueden ganar con la espada»

A wise man never makes an enemy of a king.

The more rational an institution is the less it suffers by making concessions to others.

Americans, being a moral people, want their foreign policy to reflect the values we espouse as a nation. But Americans, being a practical people, also want their foreign policy to be effective.

Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table.

We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.

Os brasileiros levaram toda a tripulação do Pirabebé em seus próprios vasos como prisioneiros. Um oficial brasileiro baixou a bandeira paraguaia, pisou e cuspiu nela, e tudo foi tirado do iate, até mesmo as roupas dos engenheiros.

We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.

After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.

America is a friend to the people of Iraq. Our demands are directed only at the regime that enslaves them and threatens us. When these demands are met, the first and greatest benefit will come to Iraqi men, women and children.

We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace.

I frankly felt like the reception we received on the way in from the airport was very warm and hospitable. And I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave -- with all five fingers -- for their hospitality.

I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.

See, free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction.

We are working hard to convince both the Indians and the Pakis there's a way to deal with their problems without going to war.

If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent us; if we're a humble nation, but strong, they'll welcome us.