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In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.

To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.

For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America.

Diplomacy: the art of restraining power.

Well, the thing that I learned as a diplomat is that human relations ultimately make a huge difference.

Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing the wrong things at any time.

Diplomacy is fundamentally working with people, bringing people together to deal with difficult issues.

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

Diplomacy is really far less important than the stock movements within Russia.

There is nothing fast or easy about diplomacy. I have no illusions about that.