Both the foreign minister and our ambassador in Vienna knew him and valued him.

He was not one of those many diplomats who are esteemed because they have certain negative qualities, avoid doing certain things, and speak French.

He was one of those, who, liking work, knew how to do it, and despite his indolence would sometimes spend a whole night at his writing table.

He worked well whatever the import of his work.

It was not the question "What for?" but the question "How?" that interested him.