Keyword: Diplomacy

Diplomacy is the art of saying ‘Nice doggie’ until you can find a rock.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Characteristics Government

Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one’s country.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Communication Definitions Language Lies

Diplomacy: The art of letting someone else have your own way.

Definitions

You are not being diplomatic just because you put please in front of “Shut the hell up.”

Characteristics Situations

Diplomacy: Lying in state.

(1863 – 1935) British-born American writer, artist & illustrator
Characteristics Government

He never failed to seek a peaceful solution of a problem when all other possibilities had failed.

(1899 – 1970) British Jewish historian
Reviews/Criticism

Diplomacy: The ability to take something and make the other fellow believe he is giving it away.

Definitions

Diplomacy: The art of letting somebody else have your way.

(1939 – ) British journalist, comedian, writer & media personality
Characteristics

Diplomacy: To do and say the nastiest thing in the nicest way. 

(1887 – 1938) American journalist, author, editor & lecturer
Characteristics Communication

The principle of give and take is the principle of diplomacy – give one and take ten.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Characteristics Communication Situations