Quotes About Diplomacy

San Diego is living proof that a healthy economy, low unemployment rate and strong international ties are not mutually exclusive.

China can be our partner, but that doesn't mean that they can just roll all over us and steal our jobs on an unfair basis.

Despite Japan's desires and efforts, unfortunate differences in the ways that Japan, England, the United States, and China understood circumstances, together with misunderstandings of attitudes, made it impossible for the parties to agree.

Unfortunately, the diplomatic destruction Netanyahu is causing will lead Israel to lose its Jewish majority and become a binational state. This unfortunate fact is something no law can hide.

Tony Blair is a brilliant politician. Unfortunately, his legacy is entwined with George W. Bush because of Iraq.

I never lose in any argument, because I always make sure that my opponent wins.

Sometimes the most appropriate response to an attack is to not engage, especially in situations where your own words may be used as weapons against you.

Politeness is the first thing people lose once they get the power.

State first, subject second, statesman last.

Let someone else be the most powerful country, make ours the most peaceful country.

Coat your words with honey if you want to catch bees.

It is a wise man who, when his spouse asks, "How does this look?" can answer honestly without upsetting her.

If someone offers you an opportunity to get closer to your enemy, you always take it. I know that without having learned it from anyone.

Dont fight even over girlfriends. The country is full of beautiful women. If you cant get one, come to Mugabe for assistance.

It's better not to argue with women.

Men fight wars. Women win them.

To make peace, one must be an uncompromising leader. To make peace, one must also embody compromise.

Whatever the lengths to which others may go, His Majesty's Government will never resort to the deliberate attack on women and children and other civilians for purposes of mere terrorism.

Women offer unique contributions to making and keeping peace - and that those contributions lead to better outcomes not just for women, but for entire societies.

Women's rights must not be the sacrifice by which peace is achieved.

Politics is a contact sport.

This match is about sport and I separate that completely from politics.

I have a direct line with Obama. It's a crucial link. And I can put Spain in the spotlight.

'Daughters of Britannia' is a fascinating book, not least because it shines a light on a very dark corner of Foreign Office dealings. Diplomatic spouses are the Aunt Sallys of the foreign service: responsible for nearly everything, recognised for almost nothing.