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• To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
• Diplomacy: The art of fishing tranquilly in troubled waters.
• Diplomacy ... the art of restraining power. -- Henry Kissinge
• The art of life is to show your hand. There is no diplomacy like candor.
  You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do....
• When you have nothing to say, say nothing. -- Charles Caleb Colto
• Diplomacy: The art of jumping into troubled waters without making a splash.
• Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggy" until you can find a rock.
• Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way.