Keyword: Diplomats

A diplomat these days is nothing, but a head waiter who is allowed to sit down occasionally.

(1921 – 2004) English actor & author
Government

I’m convinced there’s a small room in the attic of the Foreign Office where future diplomats are taught to stammer.

(1921 – 2004) English actor & author
Government

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.

(1874 – 1963) American poet
Government Memory Situations

To deceive a diplomat speak the truth, he has no experience with it.

Government Proverbs

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats; I tell them the truth and they never believe me.

(1810 – 1861) Italian political figure
Government Politicians

A diplomat is a man who thinks twice before he says nothing.

(1822 – 1891) U.S. senator (South Carolina)
Characteristics Government

The chief distinction of a diplomat is that he can say no in such a way that it sounds like yes.

(1897 – 1972) Canadian prime minister
Government Occupations Work

A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.

(1911 – ) American editor & writer
Government Occupations