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Edward V. Lucas
About the author
Nothing is wasted.
Edward V. Lucas,
#Nothing
You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do.
Edward V. Lucas,
#Now
#Will
#May
#Loss
There is no diplomacy like candor.
Edward V. Lucas,
#Diplomacy
#Candor
There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.
Edward V. Lucas,
#Defense
#Courtesy
The art of life is to show your hand.
Edward V. Lucas,
#Life
#Art
Nothing is so boring as having to keep up a deception.
Edward V. Lucas,
#Nothing
#Deception
Americans are people who prefer the Continent to their own country, but refuse to learn its languages.
Edward V. Lucas,
#People
#Country
#Americans
The French never allow a distinguished son of France to lack a statue.
Edward V. Lucas,
#France
#Son