Diplomat Quotes
Personal paths toward and around diplomacy
This page collects quotes about diplomats, from a Russian-speaking father in the foreign service to someone rarely described as diplomatic themselves.
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In order to be a diplomat, one must speak a number of languages, including doubletalk.
With a diplomat father, for whom foreign postings were a fact of life, my siblings and I were expected to attend boarding schools in Britain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What career paths toward diplomacy appear in these quotes?
They range from having a diplomat parent to majoring in political communications and eventually working as a diplomat before politics.
Is there a quote about a diplomat parent?
Yes, one speaker mentions their father was a diplomat who spoke Russian fluently.
Does a quote deny fitting the diplomat label personally?
Yes, one speaker jokes that they've rarely, if ever, been described as a diplomat themselves.
Is there a quote about studying for a diplomatic career?
Yes, one line explains majoring in political communications specifically to become a diplomat.
Does any quote describe working as a diplomat before politics?
Yes, one speaker says they worked as a diplomat before later becoming a politician. See also Became Quotes.
Other lines trace a major in political communications toward a diplomatic career, and one recalls working as a diplomat before entering politics.
