“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment.”
― Mario Puzo, The Godfather

“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”
― Theodore Roosevelt

“Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.”
― Winston S. Churchill

“I observe and remain silent.”
― Elizabeth I

“Diplomacy is the velvet glove that cloaks the fist of power.”
― Robin Hobb

“Be a craftsman in speech that thou mayest be strong, for the strength of one is the tongue, and speech is mightier than all fighting.”
― Ptahhotep