...diplomacy, as well as being the art of waiting, was also the art of keeping up a facade of normality whatever the circumstances.... The ambassador praised his son's determination, drew the conversation to a close with a smile, and decided to give him another month; after all, diplomacy is also the art of postponing decisions until the problems resolve themselves.
-Paulo Coelho
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