Quote by Wynn Catlin

Diplomacy is the art of saying Nice doggie! till you can find a rock.

Diplomacy is the art of saying Nice doggie! till you can fin

Summary

This quote is a lighthearted way of describing diplomacy as the skill of amiably handling a situation while secretly preparing for a more forceful approach if necessary. It suggests that diplomacy involves tactfully dealing with challenges by putting on a friendly facade ("saying nice doggie!") until one identifies a more assertive solution ("finding a rock"). In other words, it emphasizes the importance of charm and cleverness in negotiations while keeping alternatives in mind.

By Wynn Catlin

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