Diplomacy, n : 1. The patriotic art of lying for one's country. 2. The art of letting someone have your way. 3. The art of saying 'nice doggy' until you can find a rock. A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.

No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.

Nature's first green is gold.

A poet never takes notes. You never take notes in a love affair.

Writing a poem is discovering.

I always entertain great hopes.

Poetry is a way of taking life by the throat.