Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides."- Unofficial UN Motto
Robert Lynn AsprinTags: humor diplomacy beatitudes motto
As life in general constituted much pain in the form of struggles against poverty, disease, ignorance, and emotional anguish, what more civilized way for people to alleviate the same than by giving themselves to one another as brothers and sisters in deed as well as in word? A society of people hoping to become politically superior needed first to become spiritually valid.
AberjhaniTags: philosophy spirituality diplomacy essays human-rights-day charter-for-compassion global-community w-e-b-du-bois
But it doesn't take a thousand men to open a door, my lord."
"It might to keep it open.
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I observe and remain silent.
Elizabeth IOne cannot toss ambassadors back like bad fish," said Eugenides. "You treat them with care, or you'll find you've committed an act of war.
Megan Whalen TurnerTags: diplomacy
Be a craftsman in speech that thou mayest be strong, for the strength of one is the tongue, and speech is mightier than all fighting.
Ptah-HotepTags: wisdom strength advice war hope speech diplomacy heroic courageous valiant crafty fighthing
A turbulent history has taught Chinese leaders that not every problem has a solution and that too great an emphasis on total mastery over specific events could upset the harmony of the universe.
Henry KissingerBritish diplomats, constantly exposed to American political-ethical rhetoric, find their professional skills tested to the limits by the need to keep a straight face. For illustrations of what I mean, study the photographs of the expressions worn by Mr Douglas Hurd at any international conference involving all the Western allies.
Conor Cruise O'BrienTags: diplomacy western-world douglas-hurd
Your name?" George asked him directly. He had probably seen the man a dozen times before yet did not know anything about him. King Davit would have no doubt have known half the man's history already.
"Henry."
George took Henry's hand firmly in his own and looked into his eyes. This had to be done delicately, to make sure this Henry did not think him a fool. He tried to think of how his father would do it.
"Thank you, Henry, for your concern. It is a comfort to know I am so well guarded. I will make sure to praise you when next I speak to the lord general. But for now I think there is no need to worry.
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Diplomacy and virtue do not make easy companions.
Iain PearsTags: politics virtue diplomacy
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