“What’s the difference between a diplomat and a politician? A diplomat lies FOR his country, a politician TO his country.”
Overheard.
(The diplomat part comes from the saying by Henry Wotton: “An ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country
Now, I hate to analyze such a pretty saying, but it’s important to note the following: Since both specimens work for the same organization, if politicians lie to their country, then it’s hard to say diplomats lie for their country…