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“A real diplomat is one who can cut his neighbor's throat without having his neighbor notice it.”

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Trygve Lie was a Norwegian politician and the first Secretary-General of the United Nations. He served as the Secretary-General from 1946 to 1952, dedicating himself to maintaining international peace and security. more

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