Quote by Sir Henry Wotton

An ambassador is an honest person sent to lie abroad for their country.

An ambassador is an honest person sent to lie abroad for the

Summary

This quote suggests that in the role of an ambassador, one is expected to convey untruths or manipulate information in order to serve their nation's interests. It implies that honesty and integrity may be compromised in the pursuit of promoting the country's agenda. The statement highlights the paradoxical nature of the ambassador's position, where they are considered to be fundamentally honest individuals, yet are entrusted with the task of deceiving others on behalf of their nation.

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Government

By Sir Henry Wotton

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