I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
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Diplomats are just as essential to starting a war as soldiers are for finishing it... You take diplomacy out of war, and the thing would fall flat in a week.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Diplomacy is crucial for both initiating and resolving conflicts, highlighting its importance in warfare.
This quote emphasizes the vital role that diplomacy plays in the context of war. Just as soldiers are needed to execute military strategies and ensure an army's success, diplomats are essential in negotiating peace and managing conflicts before they escalate. Without the contributions of diplomacy, wars would struggle to gain the necessary support and purpose, leading to a swift unraveling of military efforts.
Themes
DiplomacyWarConflictNegotiationPeace
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about international relations, one might quote this to stress the importance of diplomacy.
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