Quotes About Diplomacy

As one of my predecessors said, our objective is not to take people to heaven, but to prevent humanity from going to hell.

It is easier to make war than to make peace.

We have done a tremendous disservice, not only to Middle East, we've done a tremendous disservice to humanity.

Peaceful coexistence is hallmark of peaceful world.

I think we should take Iraq and Iran and combine them into one country and call it Irate. All the pissed off people live in one place and get it over with.

To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered.

My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes.

The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy - give one and take ten

If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

British education is probably the best in the world, if you can survive it. If you can't there is nothing left for you but the diplomatic corps.

Keep good relations with the Grecians.

With their charm and legendary sense of humor, the British directly or indirectly paved the way for a large number of European compromises.

Just because I'm no jaw clacker doesn't mean there should be a ruction put up whenever I have sommat to say.

If the East Timorians decide to revolt, Im sure Ill have a statement.

He who rules must fully humor as much as he commands.

The French are always reticent to surrender to the wishes of their friends and always more than willing to surrender to the wishes of their enemies.

But I also made it clear to him [Vladimir Putin] that it's important to think beyond the old days of when we had the concept that if we blew each other up, the world would be safe.

Whatever it took to help Taiwan defend theirself.

If you are going to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite.

The most diplomatic statement you can use for the person you hate:"If I would have water, and you would be on fire, ...I would drink IT.

Sometimes you must agree with someones opinion for the sake of being polite and modest, but within you, you know that you are not foolish and crazy.

Why was the meeting between the Americans and the Russians so tensed?Because nobody knows what Vladimir Put In Barbara's Bush! From 'Walk On By II

Going to war without France is like going hunting without an accordion.

You know frankly, going to war without France is like going deer hunting without an accordion. You just leave a lot of useless noisy baggage behind.