"I was a member of the Politburo for seven years, a foreign minister."

Eduard Shevardnadze, Georgian Politician

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"I don't think that anybody should be ruling in or ruling out anything while we are conducting diplomacy."

Douglas Feith, American Public Servant

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"It is crystal clear to me that if Arabs put down a draft resolution blaming Israel for the recent earthquake in Iran it would probably have a majority, the U.S. would veto it and Britain and France would abstain."

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"Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died."

Andrew Young, American Clergyman

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"Remember these, Sons! Truth presented with tenderness enriches the soul of man and enhances humanity in the process. A Franco-Cameroonian relation based on truth and nurtured with tenderness will be to the benefit not only of Kamerun and France, but also of mankind as a whole."

Janvier Chouteu-Chando, Cameroonian Author

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"A stiff apology is a second insult... The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt."

Gilbert K. Chesterton, English Writer

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"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible."

George Washington, American President

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"Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest."

George Washington, American President

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"He accomplished wonders of diplomacy on the principle, never give way, and never give offense."

Barbara Tuchman, American Historian

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"You don't always have to chop with the sword of truth. You can point with it too."

Anne Lamott, American Author

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"You're in America now," I said. "Our idea of diplomacy is showing up with a gun in one hand and a sandwich in the other and asking which you'd prefer."

Jim Butcher, American Author

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"True, other countries are helping us. Germany is determined to provide substantial help. So are the Netherlands and other states. But a day will come when we have to count on our own resources."

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"But the Americans have no extra money. They have their own problems. They can provide financial assistance for two, three, four, or six months at most."

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"You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains."

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"I don't think that anybody should be ruling in or ruling out anything while we are conducting diplomacy."

"It is crystal clear to me that if Arabs put down a draft resolution blaming Israel for the recent earthquake in Iran it would probably have a majority, the U.S. would veto it and Britain and France would abstain."

"Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died."

"Remember these, Sons! Truth presented with tenderness enriches the soul of man and enhances humanity in the process. A Franco-Cameroonian relation based on truth and nurtured with tenderness will be to the benefit not only of Kamerun and France, but also of mankind as a whole."

"A stiff apology is a second insult... The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt."

"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible."

"Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest."

"He accomplished wonders of diplomacy on the principle, never give way, and never give offense."

"You don't always have to chop with the sword of truth. You can point with it too."

"You're in America now," I said. "Our idea of diplomacy is showing up with a gun in one hand and a sandwich in the other and asking which you'd prefer."

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"True, other countries are helping us. Germany is determined to provide substantial help. So are the Netherlands and other states. But a day will come when we have to count on our own resources."

"I believe politicians should always remain realistic."

"I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed."

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"But the Americans have no extra money. They have their own problems. They can provide financial assistance for two, three, four, or six months at most."

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"You know, to address crowds and make promises does not require very much brains."

"I was a member of the Politburo for seven years, a foreign minister."