A Skilled Diplomat Rarely Generates Extreme Reactions.

I Don't Actually Believe In A Clash Of Civilizations. I Believe In A Clash Of The Civilized And The Noncivilized.

I Have Said This Many Times, That There Seems To Be Enough Room In The World For Mediocre Men, But Not For Mediocre Women, And We Really Have To Work Very, Very Hard.

Jewels Have Played A Colorful Part In The Evolution Of World Affairs. Because Precious Stones Tend To Inspire Both Admiration And Greed, Leaders Have Found Convenient Excuses For Seeking Them And Have Used Them To Impress Crowds, Reward Friends, Deprive Foes, Forge Alliances, And Justify War. Jewels May Find Their Highest Expression In The Decorative Arts, But They Have Also Earned A Place In The Art Of The Possible.

I Know That War Is Very Cruel And That Life Is Harder When You Aren't Able To Live In The Place You Called Home.

When We're Trying To Solve Difficult National Issues Its Sometimes Necessary To Talk To Adversaries As Well As Friends. Historians Have A Word For This: Diplomacy.