Who are Diplomats?

According to Ivo Andric, today there are more people who have failed in the diplomatic service of all the countries than in any
other profession. This is due to the difficulty of determining the characteristics or skills that those who dedicate themselves to
diplomacy must possess. In this article, the author briefly and directly describes the qualities that, in his opinion, must characterize the diplomat: integrity, courage, versatility, and a wide storehouse of knowledge, among other things. He also recommends to those without the vocation of diplomat do not join the profession, as otherwise they will become comical, pathetic individuals who, in addition to being a true disgrace for the foreign service, will do damage to themselves.