Famous quotes containing the words sole, official and/or language:
“The sole art that suits me is that which, rising from unrest, tends toward serenity.”
—André Gide (1869–1951)
“There are few ironclad rules of diplomacy but to one there is no exception. When an official reports that talks were useful, it can safely be concluded that nothing was accomplished.”
—John Kenneth Galbraith (b. 1908)
“Consensus is usually made possible by vague language and shallow commitments.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)