Quote by Ronald Reagan

Diplomacy, of course, is a subtle and nuanced craft, so much so that it's said that when the most wily diplomat of the nineteenth-century passed away, other diplomats asked, on reports of his death, What do you suppose the old fox meant by that?

Diplomacy, of course, is a subtle and nuanced craft, so much

Summary

This quote implies that diplomacy is a complex art that requires intricate skills and adeptness. It suggests that the most skilled diplomats possess such a level of cunning and strategic thinking that even their words and actions after death are subject to speculation and interpretation by their fellow diplomats. The quote highlights the elusive nature of diplomacy and underscores the need for astuteness and discernment in this field.

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By Ronald Reagan

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