Keyword: Diplomacy

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

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

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

Definitions

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

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

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

Diplomacy: Lying in state.

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

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

Definitions

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

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

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

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
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

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

Characteristics Situations