I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speak the truth, and they never believe me. Lying in state, or the patriotic art of lying for one's country. Bierce 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. Stalin A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.
All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means.
Once the Xerox copier was invented, diplomacy died. Name-calling is left to the foreign ministers.