“Treachery," said the Mede. "Diplomacy," said Attolia, "in my own name.” — Megan Whalen Turner Copy Share Image
“Oh, diplomacy," said M.D., in his element, "it mops up war's spillages; legitimizes its outcomes; gives the strong state the means to impose its will on a weaker one, while saving its fleets and battalions for weightier opponents.” — David Mitchell Copy Share Image
